Police remind drivers to use caution as students return to school

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) wants to remind commuters to drive carefully when school resumes on Tuesday, September 2.

Sgt. Tige Pollock from the SPS says that drivers should plan for longer commutes.

“We would like to remind people to give themselves more time for the commute. With the busier roads, there will be more traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians when classes resume.”

Police are also calling on students to be careful, reminding students to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid using headphones or earbuds when crossing the street.

“Students in particular should practice pedestrian and school safety. It’s important for them to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid using headphones or earbuds or looking at their smartphone while crossing the street,” Pollock explained.

Police say officers will be focusing on school zones for several weeks, as busyness around schools lasts beyond the first days.

“We would encourage people to familiarize themselves with school zone locations on their normal routes and obviously make sure that they follow the posted speed limit in those school zones,” Pollock said.

With files from Maria Vinca.