A reminder to everyone that the new school year is underway and to be aware of your surrounding when driving.
Be sure to pay more attention and slow down in School zones and be patient when children re getting on and off busses.
A spilt second distraction is all it takes to cause a devastating accident.
With buses to be back on the roads there will be an increase of traffic on your morning and evening commute. It’s recommenced to slow down when you see a school bus as you never know when they will stop. Failing to stop for a school bus with it’s lights flashing and stop sign out is a serious offence.
Parents with school aged kids are asked to talk them about being safe when going to and coming from school. Police are also asking all drivers to be extra careful and observant for children on or near roadways, particularly near school zones. Keep your speed down and watch for students that try to cross the road in an unexpected location.
Below are some additional reminders for vehicle drivers and student.
· Cyclists under the age of 18 are required by law to wear properly fitted and fastened bike helmet. Cyclist must obey the same rules of the road that other vehicles do and always keep your eyes and ears open as sometimes other vehicles may not see you.
· Pedestrians should stay on sidewalks and where there are none, they should be walking on the left side of the road as far off onto the shoulder as possible facing traffic. Both pedestrians and cyclists should make use of crossing guards who will be returning to their posts to help our children get safely across the streets.
· Drivers are reminded that the traffic volume will increase, and your commute time may be affected by the bus routes. Just a reminder that the registered owner of a vehicle can be charged if that vehicle is identified as one that fails to stop for a school bus when it’s overhead red signal lights are flashing.
Written by Kyla Close
