A school zone traffic blitz by RCMP netted close to 50 vehicles stopped for various driving infractions in a matter of two hours.
Cpl. Ted Manchulenko said Penticton RCMP Traffic Section members were out last Friday conducting a school zone traffic safety campaign on South Main Street, one of Penticton’s busy streets that have school zones along its route. Within two hours RCMP stopped close to 50 vehicles for driving infractions related to speeding in a school zone.
“We are reminding the motoring public that school zones are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. inclusive on regular school days. Violation penalties start at $196,” said Manchulenko. “Drivers also need to keep in mind the weather and lighting conditions of late fall. Please obey all speed zones for the safety of all on the road.”
In total, RCMP handed out 20 violation tickets for speeding, 15 written warnings and another dozen drivers were stopped and reminded about their driving behaviour.
