Road Safety and Etiquette
by ECN Newsletter Editor Kayla Cutarm
An article in the September Neyaskweyahk Acimowin 2023
With the 2023-2024 school year starting and recent notices of construction within our community we want to inform all residents, children, and community members of traffic safety. It is important to follow all traffic signs and obey speed limits to keep pedestrians and children safe.
For school zones, allow yourself extra time for precautionary measures as there will be many children and pedestrians. Also, when travelling in school zones, you as a driver must pay attention to all posted signs. The speed limit for school zones in Alberta is 30 km/h. This means, that this speed limit is mandatory and must be obeyed during posted times. Hours vary for different towns and cities according to municipal bylaws, so be sure to check traffic rules in your community.
Use caution and be alert when driving near buses and in school zones. Look out for alternating flashing amber lights, which indicates a school bus is slowing to stop where students will either be getting on or off the bus. You must stop whether you are approaching an oncoming bus or following one. You are able to proceed only when the red lights on the bus have stopped flashing. Be sure to watch for school buses loading and unloading children, even if the lights aren’t flashing. The fine for passing a school bus with its red lights flashing is $402.00 and six demerit points.
We would also like to remind the nation that the road construction for Ermineskin Avenue has begun. Please, expect delays to local businesses/organizations along the construction zone such as; Jim RS Sports Building, Ermineskin Arena, Ermineskin Property Management, N.E.P. Shop, the Food Bank, the ECN Daycare, and Maskwacis Health Services as well. Drive with caution and obey all posted signage to avoid possible accidents with road workers, flaggers, and other pedestrians/drivers.
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE:
https://ermineskin.ca/neyaskweyahk-acimowin-september-8th-2023
