The city of Mount Pearl is stepping up enforcement in school zones due to increased reports of speeding and other unsafe activities.
The city says not only have instances of speeding increased, but “on more than one occasion” there have been reports of vehicles passing school buses that are stopped with lights flashing.
As a result, the city says they will be dispatching additional municipal enforcement officers in school zones for the next few weeks.
As well, the city will be launching a social media campaign and a community signage safety reminder campaign reminding people of road safety protocols.