The warm weather is in full swing, and drivers might be eager to speed, and because of that, the month of May has been proclaimed CAA School Safety Patrol Month in Saskatchewan.
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The entire month will be devoted to recognizing the thousands of patrollers for their work and dedication in promoting school zone safety in Saskatchewan.听
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CAA School Safety Patrollers will be presented with a CAA School Safety Patrol Pride and Honour medal as a token of appreciation for the volunteer work in helping to keep students and school zones safe. There are approximately 4,600 patrollers in 160 schools from 70 Saskatchewan communities.
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To celebrate the successes of the thousands of volunteers of the CAA School Safety Patrol program, patrollers, coordinators, law enforcement, and valued partners will participate in the first-ever, virtual cross-Canada Patroller meet-up on May 19. The CAA Patroller Festival Brigadier will include Patrollers from Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia from the comforts of home. The festival is an after-school virtual event designed exclusively to thank Patrollers for their valued volunteer work in helping to keep school zones safe.
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听鈥淲e like to commend you for your ongoing commitment to safety and for providing an environment which allows students to contribute to a secure community,鈥� Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. 鈥淐AA School Safety Patrol Month is a fitting way to recognize and pay tribute to the province鈥檚 many safety patrols while developing its student volunteers into responsible young leaders.鈥澨�
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Last year over 24,000 tickets were given out for speeding in school zones across Saskatchewan, according to SGI. Going 20 km/h over the limit carries a $310 fine and three demerit points.
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Drivers that don鈥檛 obey school bus safety lights can be hit with a $360 fine and four demerit points, drivers who do not follow a crossing guard鈥檚 instructions can get a $230 ticket, and a distracted driving ticket will cost $580 with four demerit points.
