The City of North Battleford Fire Department is encouraging people to keep their eyes on the roads during this time when students return to the classrooms.
Drivers are being encouraged to be aware of students and to slow down in all school zones and near children. They note the return to school is an exciting time for students and that may mean they pay less attention at sidewalks, crosswalks and roadways.
The speed limit in is 30 km/h in school zones within the city, so the fire department is urging drivers to observe their speed and driving behaviour while in these zones.
Also the fire department is visiting all schools in the city as a way to remind drivers that school is back in session and to please slow down. While at the schools, fire fighters will be visiting with students and discussing fire safety.
