In partnership with the City of Courtenay, ICBC, and the RCMP, Comox Valley Schools is looking to raise awareness and promote safe travel around schools and neighbourhoods ahead of the start of classes.
Comox Valley Schools wants drivers to slow down, stay alert, and share the road responsibly with children and families, cyclists, and buses.
Chairperson for Comox Valley Schools Michelle Waite is urging people to slow down, plan extra travel time, and be alert near schools.
“No matter where you live in the Comox Valley, every driver, cyclist, and pedestrian has a role to play in keeping students safe.”
School zones take effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school days, with limits of 30 or 40 km/h unless otherwise posted.
Drivers should be extra aware when at intersections and crosswalks when school is in session, stop for school buses when the stop arm is extended and red lights are flashing, and respect crossing guards and school patrols.
