School is back: police enforce the rules of the road

Sep 7, 2021 | 11:45 AM Pete McIntyre

The Regional Kelowna RCMP is reminding the public that school zones are back in effect as students return to classrooms.

School zones are back in effect on school days and the 30 km/hr zones will be enforced by RCMP officers and the fines start at $196.

As an additional warning to Lake Country motorists, there’s a new school zone surrounding the new H.S. Grenda school site east of the Berry Road Roundabout, north of McCarthy Road and encompassing Konshuh Road.

New school zone in Lake Country (Image credit: RCMP)

RCMP are also reminding motorists that they must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights while picking up and dropping off students.

“Failure to do so puts students and other motorists in needless danger and can lead to tragic outcomes,” said RCMP.

Students are also reminded to be safe pedestrians:

Use crosswalks when crossing streets.
Ensure that motorists have seen you before entering the roadway.
When possible, wear highly visible clothing.
Stay unplugged while walking — leave your devices alone and pay attention to your surroundings.

“We will be spending time in our local school zones in the coming days, weeks and months,” said Sgt. Mark Booth of the Kelowna RCMP Traffic Unit. “We will be working hard to help make this a safe and welcoming transition into the new school year.”