Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
As school starts in the City of Yellowknife, students will be heading back to the classroom tomorrow. This means roadways in the city will be busier with students walking and riding bikes. Drivers are being reminded to slow down and pay particular attention to these backpack clad pedestrians.
Officers from the RCMP and the City of Yellowknife’s Municipal Enforcement Division, will be patrolling school zones and along bus routes. Drivers are reminded to slow down in school zones and obey traffic controls on school buses. Driver’s traveling in both directions must stop when a school buses red lights are flashing as students boarding buses can come from both sides of the street.
This is also a good opportunity for parents to speak with kids about road safety. Pedestrians are encouraged to stay alert as they cross the street as vehicles can come from all directions, use crosswalks when possible and always obey walk lights. Staying “unplugged” by leaving phones and other handheld electronics in backpacks allows pedestrians to focus on the road, see, hear and respond safely.
We wish all students, teachers and support staff a fun, safe and successful school year.