Fraser Valley – By the numbers, if you obey the traffic signs and speed limits in school zones, you’re fine.
If not…
In Chilliwack, the speed limit in school zones is 30 km/h on school days from 7:30AM to 5:00PM.
In Abbotsford, the morning start time is 8AM to 5PM.
In a school or playground zone, speeding tickets range from $196 to $253.
ICBC data shows that every year, an average of 370 children are injured in crashes while walking or cycling in B.C. Of those injuries, 66 occur in school and playground zones.
AND be mindful of school buses. When the lights are flashing and the stop sign is up, YOU CAN NOT PASS THE BUS.
Chilliwack RCMP Sgt. Krista Vrolyk told FVN at the back to school campaign at Bernard Elementary that , on average, the Chilliwack School Distinct sends 10 infraction complaints per month for consideration to the Mounties. That is on top of private complaints which come in constantly.
