{"id":9217,"date":"2019-09-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice-wp-engine.local\/?p=7142"},"modified":"2024-03-29T14:01:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T18:01:48","slug":"driving-in-a-school-zone-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/blog\/driving-in-a-school-zone-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving in a school zone: what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s back to school time. That means you\u2019ll be seeing plenty of students walking and biking to and from school in the morning and afternoon. You\u2019ll also be sharing the road with school vehicles, including busses and paratransit busses. As a result, you\u2019ll have to adjust your driving habits. In this article, the team at Certified Auto Repair outlines the rules you need to respect when driving through school zones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speed limits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Quebec, the beginning and end of school zones are marked by bright yellow-green signs. Some also inform drivers of an upcoming school zone or crosswalk.<\/p>\n<p>In areas where drivers are required to reduce their speed, additional signage located under the school zone sign indicates the speed limit. The signs also display the hours, days and months during which the reduced speed limit is in effect. To avoid putting school children at risk, you must respect these signs to the letter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As of August 1, 2019, drivers receive a double fine for speeding in a school zone. For example, if you\u2019re going 70 km\/h in a 30 km\/h zone, your fine will now be $350 instead of $175.<\/p>\n<p><strong>School busses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re aware of the rules that apply to driving behind school busses. If their yellow lights are flashing, get ready to stop. If their red lights are flashing, come to a complete halt at least five metres behind the bus (see Article 460 of the <a href=\"http:\/\/legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/ShowDoc\/cs\/C-24.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Highway Safety Code<\/a>). Failing to comply with these rules puts children in danger and can also result in a fine of $200 to $300 as well as nine demerit points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duty of care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children exiting a school bus or riding a bike to and from school are among the most vulnerable people on the road. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transports.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/securite\/securite\/duty-of-care\/Pages\/duty-of-care.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cduty of care\u201d <\/a>was introduced into the Highway Safety Code in 2018 to help protect such persons. This principle applies to all road users and stipulates that \u201cthe big\u201d have a duty to protect \u201cthe small.\u201d For example, heavy vehicle drivers must exercise caution towards cars, and car drivers are expected to be especially cautious around cyclists and pedestrians.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, remember that children can have trouble gauging speed and distance and struggle to identify a sound\u2019s point of origin. As a result, they can have unpredictable reactions. Do your part to keep them safe by being highly alert when driving in a school zone, in particular at intersections, crosswalks and roadsides.<\/p>\n<p>To have your vehicle serviced or repaired by a professional, make an appointment at an <a href=\"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certified Auto Repair <\/a>near you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s back to school time. That means you\u2019ll be seeing plenty of students walking and biking to and from school in the morning and afternoon. You\u2019ll also be sharing the road with school vehicles, including busses and paratransit busses. As a result, you\u2019ll have to adjust your driving habits. 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