A reminder to slow down to the posted speed in school zones and not to pass school buses when their red lights are flashing is coming from three official sources.
The Lloydminster RCMP, the City of Lloydminster and SGI have all issued reminders with similar information as the school students return on Tuesday.
The city is reminding drivers in Lloydminster:
- School zone hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days
- Playground zone hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day
- Schools with playgrounds operate as playground zones
- The maximum speed limit in school and playground zones is 30 km/h
- U-turns are forbidden in school zones and playground zones
SGI notes that while speed limits and hours vary among municipalities, “speeding in school zones will land drivers a failing grade – and a hefty fine. For example, getting caught driving 20 km/h over the posted limit results in a $310 ticket with the cost of that ticket increasing the faster you go.”
The base fine for speeding in Lloydminster starts at $170 for school zones and $100 for roads and highways.
The Lloydminster RCMP in its reminder to slow down and follow the speed limit says:
- Look out for kids on bicycles who are also hurrying to school
- Stopping for a stopped school bus with its upper flashing lights and stop arm activated
- Choose a safe location to drop off and pick up your kids
- Make eye contact with pedestrians crossing the road
- Watch for student safety patrollers and school staff
“We want to remind motorists that they need to be extra vigilant as students return to school this week,” said School Resource Officer (SRO), Cst. Kelsey Davidge, of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment.
