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Speeders still a concern in school zones
After three weeks of back-to-school, Cranbrook RCMP officers are still finding speeders in most school zones.
Cranbrook RCMP has made it a priority to be out in school zones sporadically throughout the day in order to monitor speeds in school zones. Officers have also been keeping an eye out for people in too much of a hurry and passing busses when they are stopped letting kids on and off.
Two main areas of concern for police continue to be 2nd St S in front of Laurie Middle School and 2nd St N between Western Financial Place and 14th Ave.
These two areas are main thoroughfares for commuters going to and from work and school. Cranbrook RCMP has pulled over multiple vehicles in these two areas, and have issued paperwork to the drivers.
“Second St S by Laurie is a congested area with a lot of students and parents in the area. Vehicles travelling through this zone are going well above the 30km/hr zone and endangering the lives of students trying to make it to school,” pointed out Cst. Katie Forgeron of Cranbrook RCMP.
Second St N (pictured above) has wider access on the roadways and greater views for motorists, but it is still a 30km/hr zone. Commuters are advised to slow down to the posted speed limit or face fines and possible vehicle impoundments, depending on the speed, she added.
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