North Vancouver RCMP is increasing its focus on high-crash intersections as traffic volumes rise with the start of the school year.
Last week, officers were stationed at Main Street and Mountain Highway following complaints of drivers blocking the intersection, using the bus lane to cut through, and making unsafe lane changes. Within just one hour, 11 violations were issued.
Earlier this month, officers and partner agencies conducted a surprise Safety Blitz at Queen Mary Elementary, handing out reflectors to students. The RCMP advises parents to remember key rules when dropping off children: do not stop in “No Stopping Zones,” avoid parking in “Drop Off Zones,” and adhere to the 30 km/h speed limit in school zones. Drivers are also urged to follow crossing guard instructions.
Common traffic violations near schools under the BC Motor Vehicle Act include failing to obey a school guard ($167), failing to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk ($167), speeding in school or playground zones ($196-$253), and failing to stop for a school bus ($368). Authorities encourage
It’s about time however, they need to do this on a daily basis especially down on Main Street.
For all it’s worth yesterday I saw an officer using radar at the bottom of Keith- Road where it turns into Marine Drive, however, a white van was way over the speed limit while going past the officer, stayed in the right hand lane as it turned into the bus lane continue, continued on to Marine Dr in the bus lane and never got pulled over so what good was that?