Battlefords RCMP will be in a number of school zones in the Battlefords area to bring awareness to parents and the motoring public about school zone safety when school buses are present.
When parked in the school zone or passing through the school zone while the buses are loading or unloading, provincial legislation states signals in operation prohibit drivers from passing buses until the signals are turned off.
“We would also like to remind drivers that there are designated no parking zones in place around school zones to keep traffic from interfering with school bus operation. Please be aware of where you are parking,” states Cst. Dereck Crozier with the Battlefords detachment North West Regional Traffic Services.
The Traffic Safety Act designates a fine of $360 for passing a school bus with the lights and stop arm activated and $100 for failing to observe the no parking area at a school.
“At times, children can be unpredictable when it comes to traffic situations and it is the duty of all drivers to keep our children safe. Please slow down, be aware and extra vigilante in our school zones,” Crozier adds.
