Police Keeping Close Eye on School Zones as Students Start New Year
Police in Newfoundland are increasing patrols in school zones as students return to class, reminding drivers of rules like stopping for school buses and reducing speed. The Mayor of Conception Bay South also urged caution, highlighting efforts to mark school zones and the presence of over 5,000 students.
Why it matters
This article is important for public safety, particularly for drivers and parents, as it emphasizes critical road safety regulations and increased enforcement to protect children during the busy back-to-school period.
RNC traffic enforcement in a school zone (VOCM News)
A new school year begins today which means the roads will be busy with school buses and students heading back to class.
The RNC is reminding drivers of a few key rules of the road now that the summer break is over.
RNC Constable Steph Myers says it is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped with its stop sign extended and its lights flashing.
“Stop in both directions. If you’re on a multiple lane roadway, all traffic in that area where that bus is stopped, must stop…we want to keep those kids safe.”
The penalty for passing a school bus is six demerit points and a ticket of up to $1,200 in fines.
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