School Zones

• Pedestrian, driver safety top of mind with back-to-school: Winnipeg police

  With summer coming to a close, Winnipeg police are urging both students and drivers to pay attention to their surroundings when crossing the street.

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  Aug 28, 2025
  
• Swearing, speeding: B.C. school district mulls new plan to curb parents’ bad driving

  The District of North Vancouver is looking at the possibility of hiring paid crossing guards for elementary schools following an increase in parents' bad driving behaviour.

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  Feb 25, 2025
  
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• Alberta Motor Association safety patrollers skate with Lethbridge Hurricanes

  Over three hundred school safety patrollers were celebrated during a special skate with the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Thursday afternoon.

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  Jan 30, 2025
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• Back to school — and back to school zones. Winnipeg drivers urged to watch their speed

  Speed limits around schools dropping to 30 km/h from 50 km/h on Sunday, and Winnipeg drivers caught going over the limit could face a hefty ticket.

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  Sep 3, 2024
• Kelowna area speeders put on blast for lead-footed behaviour around school zones

  Warnings to keep speeds in check on the first week of school fell on deaf ears for close to 100 motorists in the Central Okanagan.

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  Sep 13, 2023
• School zones back in effect, Winnipeg police warn drivers

  Police say it's easy for drivers to forget about the back-in-force 30 km/h limit after not having to worry about it through the summer.

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  Sep 7, 2023
• Saskatchewan missing crucial guidelines for school transportation safety

  Compared with other Canadian regions, Saskatchewan is sitting in last place in terms of school zone safety measures and guidelines, alongside Nunavut and Yukon.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
• Regina police, educators issue safety reminder as kids head back to class

  As the summer holidays are wrapping up, students head back to the classrooms. Many experts have shared advice with motorists and parents to keep kids safe.

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  Sep 5, 2023
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• Montreal steps up safety in school zones as pedestrian deaths increase

  The City of Montreal has announced plans to speed up the implementation of safety measures in school zones as part of its school safety program.

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  Sep 5, 2023
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• Peterborough police, OPP to step up enforcement in school zones

  Police serving the Peterborough area are advising drivers to take extra precautions in school and community safety zones and be aware of school buses as students return to school.

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  Aug 31, 2023