RCMP want to remind drivers that school zones are 30km zones from 8-5pm unless otherwise noted.

By Veronica Beltran

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RCMP urge drivers and students to exercise caution on the roads: Back to school

Sep 3, 2019 | 9:48 AM

PRINCE GEORGE–Children heading back to school–a sure sign that school is coming to an end.

Prince George RCMP are asking the public to slow down and watch for children as they head back to school. School zones are 30km per hour from 8 AM to 5 PM unless otherwise posted.

Fines begin at $196 and rise significantly with the driver’s speed. The RCMP’s Traffic Services Section will be refocusing their efforts on enforcing the speed limits. “It only takes a second to impact a child and their family for a lifetime” says Cpl. Craig Douglass, spokesperson for the Prince George RCMP. “Don’t let speed and distracted driving cause a tragedy in our community.”

RCMP Tips for Students:

• Use designated crossing points and follow crossing signals where available
• Remove headphones from music players and put down the cell phone when crossing the road;
• Make eye contact with the drivers before stepping out onto crosswalks;
• Dress to be seen – daylight hours are decreasing, so wear brighter colours or reflective material whenever possible;

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Tips for Drivers:

• Plan ahead, leave earlier to allow yourself extra time through School Zones;
• Be alert to children near or around crosswalks and intersections;
• f a vehicle in a different lane slows or stops in front of you, slow down or stop and ensure that no one is on the crosswalk before proceeding