Back-to-school reminders for drivers, parents and students
Golden-Field, Traffic Patrol
2022-09-03 14:11 PDT
The school season is upon us once again, and that means that students will be walking to and from school in our communities.
The Golden-Field RCMP would like to remind all motorists that police will be out actively enforcing school zone speed limits throughout the school year. Drivers must adhere to a speed of 30km/hr or less from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on all school days.
"Police urge drivers to be extra cautious and watch for children on the roadway," says Cst. Kat Robinson, Media Relations Officer for the Golden-Field RCMP. "Playground zones are still in effect from dawn until dusk every day."
Common offences under the BC Motor Vehicle Act around schools and parks include:
- Speed in school zone or playground zone 1-20 km/h over - $196,
- Speed in school zone or playground zone 21-40 km/h over - $253,
- Fail to obey school guard or school patrol: $167,
- Fail to stop for School Bus: $368,
- Fail to yield to pedestrian at crosswalk: $167.
Pedestrians - Despite having the right of way, please follow these safety tips:
- always see and be seen by motorists,
- ensure to look both ways before crossing the road,
- make eye contact with all drivers,
- wear high visibility colors,
- remove earbuds/headphones so you can hear your surroundings,
- keep your head up and stay off your phone when walking.
Welcome back to all of our students and teachers in both Golden and Field. We are looking forward to a safe and educational school year.
We would like to remind all parents to have a road safety talk with their children no matter what age they are.
If you observe unsafe driving behaviours in playground or school zones, please contact the non-emergency line at 250-344-2221, or use the Golden-Field RCMP’s Online Crime Reporting system.
Released by
Cst. Kat Robinson
Media Relations OfficerGolden-Field RCMP
1419 11th Ave N Golden BC V0A 1H0
Email:
katherine.robinson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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