City Reminds Drivers to Slow Down in School Zones

As kids return to school next week, motorists are reminded to reduce their speed to a maximum of 30 km/hr when driving through school zones in St. Johns.

The following streets are identified as school zones, and the speed limit of 30 km/hr will be in effect on these streets starting on Tuesday, September 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days:

• Pennywell Road – Bishop Abraham Elementary School
• Bond Street – Bishop Feild Elementary School
• Canada Drive – Cowan Heights Elementary School
• Doyles Road – Goulds Elementary School
• Hazelwood Crescent – Hazelwood Elementary School
• Larkhall Street – Larkhall Academy
• Toronto Street – Macdonald Drive Elementary School
• Elizabeth Avenue – Rennie’s River Elementary School
• Airport Heights Drive – Roncalli Elementary School
• University Avenue – St. Andrew’s Elementary School
• Linegar Avenue – St. John Bosco School
• Cowan Avenue – St. Matthew’s School
• Mundy Pond Road – St. Teresa’s School
• Ennis Avenue – Vanier Elementary School
• Middleton Street – Virginia Park Elementary School
• Waterford Bridge Road – St. Mary’s Elementary School

This law is outlined in the Newfoundland and Labrador Highway Traffic Act to ensure the safety of everyone. Here are some other useful tips for drivers to follow to ensure children get a safe start to the school year:

• In school zones, leave your phone alone, and watch for children walking and cycling to school.
• Watch for school buses. When their lights are flashing, vehicles approaching from both directions must stop.
• If a vehicle stops in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding to a pedestrian, so proceed with caution and be prepared to stop.
• Before getting into your vehicle, walk around it to make sure there are no small children hidden from view. Always look for pedestrians when backing up.

Wishing everyone a safe school year!