Traffic safety is a year-round issue and one that’s top of mind for Thompson RCMP.

Once school resumes in September, speed limit reductions in most school zones and the need to pay extra attention around school buses, are factors drivers must consider.

Failure to do either can result in fines ranging from $182 and upwards.

Constable Savannah Brant with the Thompson detachment shares some other penalties drivers may face.

“We also want to remind people that using a cellular telephone, or other handheld operated device, while driving is a $672 fine. Your insurance goes up, you receive demerits and you lose your licence for three days on your first offence.”  

Brant also reminds drivers to move over whenever they hear or see any emergency vehicles with their sirens or lights on.

For more on traffic safety do’s and don’ts, catch the full interview with Brant and Special Constable Rob Cleveland at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon on Thompson Today.