Nanaimo RCMP are reminding drivers and parents to keep traffic safety top-of-mind as kids prepare to go back to school.
“Traffic safety is a shared responsibility. By following the rules, we protect ourselves and our children,” said Constable Sherri Wade with the Nanaimo RCMP. “Patrol officers, traffic officers, and Speed Watch volunteers will be actively monitoring the school zones throughout the month of September.”
Police remind drivers to come to a complete stop when they encounter flashing lights on a school bus.
Parents should also know the rules at their child’s school for drop-off and pick-up zones and should avoid parking in front of driveways when parking on the street.
School speed zones will come into effect on school days and playground zones are always enforced from dawn to dusk. Drivers should expect increased traffic during the first week of September.
Police also remind people using bikes and scooters to dismount and walk them across intersections.
