With School back in session this week, School zones should be on the minds of many motorists.
Slowing down in school zones and stopping for buses is critical for student safety and can also cost you a sizeable fine if you don't.
Ewald Friesen, the Manager of Community Relations for CAA, runs the numbers on how much these speeding tickets could get you.
"Drivers caught speeding in a school zone could get a fine of at least $200 and move down the driver's safety rating scale 2 demerits"
Friesen offered a lot of good ideas to avoid the school zone congestion, including meeting your child away from the main pick-up area, or walking/biking/skateboarding while the weather is nice.
School transit safety expands just beyond school zones though, as buses will be busy moving children across the parkland.
Drivers who see a bus with the stop sign out and/or red lights flashing must stop on both sides of the road. the only exception to this is if oncoming traffic is divided by a meridian
The fines for not stopping for a bus can land you 2 demerits on your driving rating, but also a whopping $674 (or more) ticket if your caught.
Safe driving won't just save you money, but it could also save a child's life from an accident.
So stay sharp, drive safe, and make sure everyone gets to school.
