Sask. drivers reminded to be vigilant as kids head back to school
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It's the start of another school year for many in Saskatchewan n Tuesday and drivers are being asked to be extra cautious this morning on their commutes.
It’s the start of another school year for many in Saskatchewan and drivers are being asked to be extra cautious this morning on their commutes.
Both Regina and Saskatoon Public and Catholic elementary and high school students are beginning a new school year.
As always, school and playground speed zones will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily with a speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour (km/h) in both Regina and Saskatoon, with many other communities following suit.
Tickets for speeding in a school zone start at $170 and increase by $4.00 for every kilometre someone is driving over the 30 km/h speed limit, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) said in a release.
“Penalties also include a minimum additional $60 Victims of Crime surcharge and drivers will receive three demerit points under the Safe Driver Recognition program for a ticket in a school zone,” the release said.
SGI said for example if someone was travelling 50 km/h in a school zone they would be looking at a $310 ticket with the loss of three demerit points.
SGI says drivers also need to remember that when school buses are stopped with their amber lights flashing drivers need to use caution and ensure kids are not about to pop out from the bus before they pass.
