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, 8:00am-5:00pm, 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 and enforcement is handled by the Prince Albert Police Service.
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For further information, please contact:
Keri Sapsford
Traffic and Transportation Manager
(306) 953-4900