â–º Listen Live

RCMP say back to school with new traffic considerations

Has it already been 6 months since students started staying home from school due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic? Starting Tuesday September 8th school zone speed and safety enforcement will begin again and the Grand Forks RCMP have reminders for students, drivers and guardians of their responsibilities to keep everyone safe.

This year’s return to school will be different from all others, with many schools and school districts having varying start and end times. Drivers will have to be extra vigilant when travelling in school zones, as students may be picked up or dropped off at unconventional times depending on the school’s efforts to limits students in class rooms.

Drivers should be extra careful when approaching crosswalks as students may be distracted by putting on masks, and may not be as careful when crossing at crosswalks, or designated areas. Pedestrians should always stay alert when crossing streets and watch for traffic even if you have the right of way!

It’s a great idea to wear brightly coloured clothing or put reflective decals on bags & backpacks, especially once it starts to get dark earlier. Being seen as early as possible by a driver can allow them time to slow down and allow you to cross safely.

The Grand Forks RCMP wishes all students, staff, parents and guardians a safe and healthy 2020-2021 school year!

***Press Release by Sgt. Darryl Peppler, RCMP Detachment Commander, Grand Forks – Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment***

Continue Reading

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Adam Bremner-Akins joins B.C. Greens leadership slate

The B.C. Greens have announced Adam Bremner-Akins from Port Coquitlam as the third and final candidate in the party’s leadership race.

Drought and strong winds challenging firefighters in B.C.’s northeast

The B.C. Wildfire Service has warned today's strong winds expected across much of the province could lead to more extreme wildfire activity.

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

Three B.C. First Nations get federal funding for clean energy projects

Three First Nations in British Columbia will receive federal funding for clean energy projects.

B.C. sharpens claws on exotic cat ownership

British Columbia is moving to ban all exotic cats in the province.
- Advertisement -