UFVRD: The RCMP reminds drivers that schools will be back in session starting Monday June 1.   Please use extra caution as kids return to school after the Covid-19 break.

 

School zone speed limits of 30 km / hour from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. school days across the Upper Fraser Valley – school days 7:30 to 5 p.m. inside the City of Chilliwack- will be enforced by police throughout the Upper Fraser Valley.

 

Motorists are also cautioned to stop for school buses, displaying red flashing lights, while engaged in picking up and dropping off students on the many school bus routes across our communities.

 

“Be watchful for children on the roads. Speeding through school zones and failing to stop for school buses is reckless, placing students and other motorists in needless danger,” says Corporal Mike Rail spokesperson for the UFVRD. “This is also a good opportunity for parents to speak to their kids about road safety.”

 

Drivers:

 

  • When dropping off your children in school zones, allow them time to exit the vehicle on the side closest to the sidewalk. Never allow a child to cross the street mid-block.
  • If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding to a pedestrian, so proceed with caution and be prepared to stop.
  • Watch for school buses. Vehicles approaching from both directions must stop for school buses when their lights are flashing.

 

Pedestrians:

 

  • Stay alert until you have safely reached the other side of the road, cars can come from all directions.
  • Stay ‘unplugged’ and leave gadgets in backpacks when walking or cycling, this will allow you to focus on the road, see, hear, and respond safely.
  • Wear high visibility clothing.

 

For more safety tips to ensure everyone has a safe start to the school year visit us on line by clicking onto bcrcmp or our partners at The City of Chilliwack Safer City and ICBC.