On September 23, 2015, between 9am and 3pm, Steinbach RCMP conducted traffic enforcement at the Woodlawn, Southwood and Stoneybrook Middle Schools.
RCMP report that 18 offence notices were issued for speeding in the designated schools zones, while another two were issued to drivers with no licences. Drivers who were issued offences notices for speeding were between 40 and 75% over the posted 30 km speed limit.
RCMP found that the area around Southwood School was where the majority of offences occurred. Over 50 percent of the targeted vehicles were exceeding the speed limit and were issued offence notices.
This number is very concerning to the RCMP and motorists are reminded to slow down in school zones. The minimum penalty is approximately $200.00 and the loss of merits on your drivers licence.
