Back-to-School Road Safety Blitz - UPDATE
The Brantford Police Service would like to thank the
public for their attention to road safety as students transition
back-to-school.
Traffic officers conducted additional enforcement of high traffic school zones with the Back-to-School Road Safety Blitz and from September 6 -19, 2021 the following charges were issued:
Traffic officers conducted additional enforcement of high traffic school zones with the Back-to-School Road Safety Blitz and from September 6 -19, 2021 the following charges were issued:
Speeding 41
Stop Signs and
Other Moving Violations 60
Cell Phone Use 1
Exhaust 1
Other Related
Offences 3
Total = 106
ORIGINAL RELEASE: September 2, 2021
With the first
day of school quickly approaching, the Brantford Police Service Traffic Unit
will launch a Back to School Road Safety Blitz, looking for aggressive drivers,
persons speeding, and to conduct stop sign enforcement.
As kids return
to school, we ask everyone to be extra careful on our city streets, as children
may not pay attention to the rules of the roads or watch for moving cars. We
would like to remind motorists and pedestrians the importance of working
together to ensure our roads remain a safe place.
At this time,
we would also like to remind drivers the penalties for Stunt Driving under the Highway Traffic Act have recently
changed. If you are travelling 40km/hr over the posted speed limit in speed
zones below 80 km/hr, you will now be charged with Stunt Driving.
In addition to
fees and demerit points, a driver charged with Stunt Driving will now receive a
7-day driver licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment. In the coming
months, the licence suspension for those caught Stunt
Driving will increase to
30-days in addition to the 14-day vehicle impoundment.
Motorists are also
reminded to use caution around school buses. When a school bus has stopped and
activated its flashing red lights, all vehicles travelling behind or
approaching the bus must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus.
Drivers who fail to stop in these conditions face a minimum $400 fine and six
demerit points for a first offence.
Parents are
encouraged to review and practice safety rules with their children to ensure
they are familiar with their route to the bus or school.
We urge
motorists and pedestrians to commute safely, free from distractions and to use
extra caution when travelling through residential areas, school zones and along
bus routes. Please slow down and be alert for children travelling to and from
school. Community safety is a shared responsibility.
For more
information and further clarification regarding the rules of the road, please
visit the Ministry
of Transportation website.
Public
Safety in Partnership with the Community