Slow down, school’s in session

Kamloops City

2023-08-31 08:10 PDT

File # PSA

As summer winds down and back-to-school excitement heats up, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment is reminding students, guardians, and teachers about the importance of slowing down and getting there safely.

With the start of September comes the annual return of school-zone speed limits, accompanied by traffic enforcement at the beginning of and throughout the school year. These measures are intended to encourage motorists to obey the reduced speed limits of 30 kms/hr in school zones, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. 

View larger photo - A police cruiser parked near a school speed zone sign

"Speeding in school zones poses a risk to our children, said Corporal Dana Napier, of the Kamloops RCMP Community Policing Unit. The school zones are in effect for everyone’s safety.

Tips for Drivers:

•  Slow down
•  Plan ahead to allow for extra traffic and slower speeds
•  Expect the unexpected
•  Be alert for youngsters walking as you leave your driveway or parking garage
•  Observe posted speed limits
•  Obey the stop sign and flashing stop lights on a school bus

Penalties:

•  Speed in school zone or playground zone $196 to $253
•  Fail to stop for school bus $368
•  Fail to yield to pedestrian $167
•  Disobey school guard/patrol $167

For more information, visit: https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2085&languageId=1&contentId=31465

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Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca

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