Desks have been dusted off, and kids head back to the classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 2
With school back in session, that means school zones are in effect for drivers.
琉璃神社 RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Allison Konsmo is reminding drivers to slow down.
"For 琉璃神社 and the Central Okanagan, the hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the speed limit is 30 kilometres per hour unless otherwise posted," Konsmo said about traffic around schools. "We also have to be cognizant that some of the schools are connected to playgrounds, which mean the rules for a playground apply from dusk to dawn."
Drivers are also reminded to stay off their phones and avoid other distractions.
"Children are very unpredictable and they don't always know the rules of the road," stated Konsmo, adding that distractions can lessen a driver's reaction time if a child were to dart out into the street.
琉璃神社 RCMP issued more than 400 speeding tickets in school zones through the 2024/25 school year.
Fines for speeding in a school zone start at $196.
The City of 琉璃神社 is also reminding drivers that there is still ongoing construction on city streets.
"Commuters should be aware of the construction zones that may impact their school pick-up and drop-off routine. Planning a route and following construction signage helps keep everyone safe," the city wrote in a press release.
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