RD Parker students and teachers have started a “50 after 5” campaign.

The campaign is in response to the first reading of the revised school zone speed limit by-law. The by-law would see Thompson Drive near RD Parker revert back to 50km/hr at all times. Students and staff however, want the speed limit to be 50km/hr after 5pm.

Principal Rob Fisher and 3 students have already reached

out to the School Board Trustees for support, and are expected to speak at tonight’s council meeting as well.

One of the student’s told trustees that the slower speed limit would only make someone’s drive about 45 second longer.

Fisher says he hopes that leaders of the community will side with safety.