STUDENTS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL

It was an exciting day (for most!) as students reunited with fellow classmates. Old faces and fresh faces were seen in school yards across Bedford, and Nova Scotia.

Please remember to look out for students, especially near schools. Halifax Regional Police is reminding drivers to be especially cautious, now that schools are back in session.

In their continued effort to address road safety and educate citizens on the rules of the road, the Halifax Regional Police/RCMP Integrated Traffic Unit is focusing on traffic safety in school zones during the month of September.

During ‘Operation School Zone,’ officers will target speeding in school zones, and also monitor crosswalks in areas surrounding schools, universities and colleges. Citizens are reminded to be aware of school zones and corresponding crosswalks, and exercise care in these areas to help ensure the safety of our children. They are also encouraged to allow for extra time to arrive at their destination, as there is traditionally increased traffic after the labour day weekend, with the summer vacation period typically winding down and students returning to school.

Citizens who enjoy cycling, rollerblading and skateboarding, particularly students from out of town who may not be aware of Nova Scotia laws, are reminded that helmets must be worn when participating in any wheeled activity.

Throughout August, the Unit focused on Speed Surveillance. Traffic Unit members wrote in excess of 1200 Summary Offence Tickets during the
month, including over 500 for speeding.