As students return to school, police ask drivers to slow down and pay attention
Posted Sep 7, 2017 05:53:54 AM.
Last Updated Sep 7, 2017 06:00:07 AM.
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HALIFAX – The first day of school means more kids on city streets, and police are warning drivers to pay attention.
HRP issuing a friendly reminder but are also backing it up with targeted patrols that will be happening throughout the month of September.
Regional police spokesperson Cst. Dianne Penfound tells NEWS 95.7 officers are asking drivers to take some extra caution and reduce their speeds in school zones while keeping an eye out for children who could be excited and not paying attention.
“School zones, when children are present, speed limit is reduced to 30 km/h. We would suggest you actually keep it lower than that,” said Penfound. “And also with school buses, when the red lights are flashing you are not permitted to pass regardless of the number of lanes of traffic.”
Police also asking drivers to avoid short-cutting in and around school areas if at all possible, as well as obeying posted signs and crossing guards’ directions.
Along with the friendly reminder, police will have a significant presence in school zones and other areas frequented by students throughout the month of September to help drive the message home.
