Sunshine Coast School District

News Release - RCMP Reminder to Motorists

Sunshine Coast RCMP Remind Motorist to be Mindful of School Zones, School Buses and Crossing Guards

2012-01-12 13:44 PST    

The Sunshine Coast RCMP have recently received reports expressing concern with the speed of which motorists are driving in school zones and failing to yield the right of way at intersections where children are crossing, even with school guards present. Additionally, the RCMP have received reports of motorists passing school buses when “stop” equipment is activated, putting children at serious risk of injury. As such, the RCMP would like to remind drivers to use extra caution and exercise patience while driving through school zones, around school buses and at intersections where students are crossing. It is also important to obey traffic signals and crossing guards during times before and after school hours to ensure pedestrian safety.

The Sunshine Coast RCMP will be stepping up traffic enforcement in these areas and motorists should express a “zero tolerance” approach, issuing fines to drivers found in violation. Motorists or registered owners may be charged with the following and possibly other offences:

• Fail to obey traffic control device: $121.00 fine
• Fail to yield to pedestrian: $167.00 fine
• Fail to obey flag man: $196.00 fine
• Fail to exercise duty to a pedestrian: $138.00 fine
• Fail to stop for school bus: $167.00 fine
• Disobey traffic sign or signal: $121.00 fine
• Fail to obey school guard or school patrol: $167.00 fine

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