Drivers Being Reminded About Back To School Safety

Regional Police are reminding drivers to use caution on this first day of school.

The speed limit in school zones is 30 km/h when children are present in areas where the approaching speed limit is 50 km/h.

The speed limit in school zones is 50 km/h where the approaching speed limit is higher.

Drivers must stop when a school bus has its flashing red lights on.

That applies whether they’re driving behind the bus or toward the bus in the opposite lane.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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