Lloydminster RCMP reminds drivers about school safety

Lloydminster, AB/SK – With the return to school this week, buses are back to picking up students, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school, and congestion of the pickup and drop-offs. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention – especially before and after school.

To ensure safety, Lloydminster RCMP recommends following the tips when driving in school zones: 

• Slow down and follow the speed limit;
• Follow the rules of the road near school buses. This includes 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,” says School Resource Officer (SRO), Cst. Kelsey Davidge, of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment.

Under the City of Lloydminster's traffic bylaw, motorists are reminded that:

• 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/hr
• U-turns are forbidden in school zones and playground zones

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Distributed on behalf of the Lloydminster RCMP.