Before students formally return to the classroom, drivers are reminded to slow down as school zones come back into effect.
Part of the “Reduced-Speed School Zones By-law,” the speed reduction is in effect Monday to Friday from September until the end of June.
As a result, most streets bordering Winnipeg schools will now have a maximum speed of 30 km/h from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. This also includes holidays or staff administration days — including Labour Day Monday, September 2.
Drivers should notice bright signage to indicate the speed change as they approach a school area.
Those caught speeding in these zones will face a fine starting at $200 and move down two levels on their Driver Safety Rating (DSR) scale.
According to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), it is illegal to pass another moving vehicle in a school area within 15 minutes of either the opening or closing of classes or any time when children are on the school grounds or near the road.