U-turns Prohibited in School Zones as Schools re-open

Prince Albert, Sask. –

The City of Prince Albert would like motorists to take note that U-turns are no longer permitted in School Zones. An amendment to the City’s Traffic Bylaw No. 1 of 2013 now prohibits U-turns in School Zones Monday to Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, September to June.

The best way to keep children safe in a school zone is to maximize visibility, ensuring that each child can see and be seen by drivers in the area. If a vehicle is performing a U-turn, children who are walking, running and playing in the area may not anticipate the change in direction. Similarly, as a driver is performing a U-turn blind spots change and the driver may not be able to see what is happening behind the vehicle.

The fine for violating this restriction is $100.

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For further information, please contact:

Keri Sapsford
Traffic and Transportation Manager
(306) 953-4900