School zones are back in effect as of today.

 

Motorists are required to slow down to 30 kilometres an hour at designated school zones between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays

 

If caught speeding, drivers could face a fine of at least two hundred dollars.

 

Special Constable Rob Cleveland says while RD Parker Collegiate is a designated school zone, it works a bit differently than the other zones in town.

 

“They have a different kind of speed zone there and that is 50 kilometres an hour and you’ll also see a sign posted up registering your speed. When you see that, definitely slow down to 50 and be aware that there are a number of crosswalks there, whether painted or have a sign above indicating that people are crossing. Just slow down, I know and understand not everybody uses the crosswalk but be vigilant in driving during those school hours.”

 

For more on school zones, hear the full interview with Cleveland on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.