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The Calgary Police Service is issuing a timely reminder toall motorists, school children and their parents, to take
safety precautions as the school year starts.
The start of a new school year always brings an increase in
activity around schools. Students will be walking and
cycling, school buses will be dropping and picking up
children and there will be an increase in traffic in and
around school zones that will require motorists to pay extra
attention.
It is especially important to note that school zones are in
effect when schools are back in session. The speed limit for
school zones and playground zones is 30 km/h in both.
School zones are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to
Friday and playground zones are in effect from 8:30 a.m.
until one hour after sunset seven days a week. Passing is not
permitted in either zone and is punishable by a $172 fine.
With the increase in young pedestrian traffic its important
that drivers are extra vigilant of children walking to school
and crossing roads. Failing to yield for a pedestrian can net
you a $575 fine. Make sure the pedestrian is all the way
across the street before driving and never pass a vehicle
that is stopped for a pedestrian.
The Calgary Police Services Traffic Education Unit will also
be going into schools in September to give safety talks to
students.
Police would like to remind people to be extra vigilant and
follow the relevant safety advice.
Parents, Caregivers and Children
Many children walk or bike to school. Younger children often
lack the skills to negotiate traffic safely. Help them by
stressing the following safety rules:
Walk on sidewalks where available.
Always cross at intersections.
Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
Always walk your bicycle across a roadway.
When crossing intersections without signals or crossing
guards, children should:
Stop before stepping onto the road.
Look in all directions before crossing.
Stop, look and listen for traffic.
Cross safely when the road is clear.
Walk, dont run, across the road.
When crossing intersections with signals, children should:
Push the pedestrian button (where they exist).
Wait for the pedestrian walk sign.
Stop, look and listen for traffic.
Watch for turning cars or trucks.
Cross safely when the road is clear.
Walk, dont run, across the road.
When crossing with the assistance of adult crossing guards
and student safety patrollers:
Cross only under the direction of the guard.
For drivers
Help our children walk safely to school by following these
important safety rules:
Be aware of school zone signage.
Reduce speed in school zones.
Be ready to stop at all times. Children do not
always notice oncoming traffic.
Always try to make eye contact with children waiting
to cross the road.
Be patient and wait for children to complete their
crossing before proceeding.
Stop when directed to do so by a crossing guard.
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