B.C. police remind drivers school-zone limits are back as students return
Credit to Author: Stephanie Ip| Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:45:07 +0000
Drivers are being reminded to obey school-zone speed limits as students return to school next week.
School in B.C. is back Tuesday, prompting White Rock RCMP to put out a reminder that the limit in school zones is 30 km/h from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. Meanwhile, playground zones are 30 km/h from dusk to dawn daily.
“There is no excuse for speeding in a school zone and we have zero tolerance,” said RCMP Const. Chantal Sears. “What most people don’t realize is the stopping distance at 30km/h is 18 metres or 60 feet before you can come to a full stop. You will not get a second chance if a child runs in front of your vehicle.”
White Rock RCMP’s traffic officers and volunteers will be stationed at White Rock and Peace Arch elementaries next week to issue tickets to drivers who insist on speeding near schools.
The fine for speeding in school zones starts at $196 and three demerit points.