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By Liam Verster

School Zone Speed Enforcement

Lake Country RCMP cracks down on school zone speeders

Nov 26, 2024 | 12:56 PM

Mounties in Lake Country stopped dozens of drivers as part of a school zone speed enforcement operation.

Lake Country RCMP were stationed around Peter Greer Elementary School and George Elliot High School during th morning rush Monday, Nov,. 25.

During the operation police:

• Issued verbal warnings to slow down in school zones to 40 vehicles
• Issued 10 warnings for pedestrians not using a designated cross walk and trying to cross against traffic in busy intersections
• Issued seven violation tickets for speeding in a school zone
• Stopped two vehicles for trying to access a school parking lot through the exit lane way
• Stopped several students displaying their “N” to ensure they were in compliance with their license restrictions

“This is another reminder for motorists to slow down in school zones,” Sgt Laura Pollock, Kelowna RCMP Media Relations Officer, said.

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“Students are often distracted and don’t necessarily remember to check for traffic so when driving through a school zone slow down and be mindful of students getting to class.”

Police remind drivers that most school zones are in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days.