It’s that time of year again when parents are happily sending their kids back to school. Cranbrook RCMP is reminding everyone to be vigilant as youth will be out in full force.

As a motorist, slow down and watch for children. It doesn’t matter whether or not you’re in a school zone, as kids have to walk from their neighbourhood to get to school.  There will be children out even if a school isn’t nearby.

Schools and playgrounds

147   (1) A person driving a vehicle on a regular school day and on a highway where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of 30 km/h, or on which the numerals “30” are prominently shown, must drive at a rate of speed not exceeding 30 km/h while approaching or passing the school building and school grounds to which the signs relate, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or subject to subsection (1.1), between any extended times that are stated on the signs.

(1.1) Extended times under subsection (1) may not begin later than 8 a.m. or end earlier than 5 p.m.

(2) A person driving a vehicle on a highway must drive the vehicle at a rate of speed not exceeding 30 km/h when approaching or passing, between dawn and dusk, a public playground for children where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of 30 km/h, or on which the numerals “30” are prominently shown.

Minimum penalty is $196 and 3 points on your driving record.

Cranbrook RCMP would like to remind all drivers once again of the upcoming school year starting Tuesday Sept 4.

Speed limit is 30 km/h in school zones and Cranbrook RCMP will be out watching for violators.

Please be careful and slow down as young children can run out onto the roadway from behind parked vehicles.  Let’s have a safe school year.

Cpl. R.P. Hrehirchuk,

NCO Municipal Traffic Cranbrook RCMP

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