In just one day, the Kelowna RCMP's Municipal Traffic Unit issued 79 violations as part of a school zone blitz.
The RCMP in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) are taking part in Canada Road Safety Week. To kick off the week, officers patrolled Kelowna's school zones throughout the day on Monday, May 12 to enforce safe driving, traffic initiatives and potentially save lives.
The campaign resulted in the following violations:
- 48 school zone infractions for speeding, including one motorist travelling at 67 km/hr;
- 15 distracted driving related tickets for use of an electronic device while driving;
- 1 ticket for failure to wear a seatbelt;
- 1 ticket for tinted front side windows;
- 1 prohibited driver notice;
- 3 other Motor Vehicle Act offences;
- 9 drivers received verbal warnings;
- 1 prohibited driver was arrested for being behind the wheel and driving a motor vehicle.
“We are listening to the concerns of the public and are committed to targeting high-risk areas—particularly school zones—to ensure the safety of our community,” said Sgt. Kyle Ushock of the RCMP Municipal Traffic Unit.
