School zones

City Launches “Back Pack Radar” Program

City Launches “Back Pack Radar” Program

Oct 19, 2023 | 12:12pm
The City of Regina in conjunction with the CAA and the Regina Police service is launching a new initiative at Regina Schools. Kids serving on safety patrols will be wearing backpacks outfitted with radar. The backpacks will display the speed drivers are going, creating an instant visual reminder for drivers. Regina is the first City […]
Regina Drivers Speeding Through School Zones

Regina Drivers Speeding Through School Zones

Sep 12, 2023 | 8:46am
In a recent update from a Regina City Police officer a crucial reminder regarding speed limits within school zones. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Constable “Hawkeye” Seel highlighted law enforcement efforts within School Zones yesterday. In a mere four-hour span from 8 AM to noon, law enforcement nabbed a staggering 37 individuals for exceeding the […]

Slow and steady wins the A’s: SGI

Sep 1, 2022 | 12:50pm

With the beginning of the school year, SGI says slow and steady wins the As in school zones. It’s back to school zone speed limits for those communities who switch back to regular residential speeds over the summer. SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy warns that getting caught speeding through a school zone, comes with a punishment […]

Slowdown when passing through school zones

Sep 1, 2021 | 11:35am

With kids set to return to classroom settings this year, there will be more traffic inside of school zones. SGI is reminding motorists to slow down when passing through school zones. Media Relations Manager of SGI, Tyler McMurchy advises motorists that speeding tickets inside of a school zone is more expensive than a regular ticket.  […]

SGI reminds drivers to drive safely in school zones

Sep 8, 2020 | 11:42am

It is the first day of school in Saskatchewan, and SGI reminds drivers to be safe in school zones. The insurance company’s Tyler McMurchy says those school zones will be busy places. “Pedestrians, cyclists, parents dropping off their kids, school buses loading and unloading,” McMurchy said. “It’s really important for drivers to slow down, avoid […]

City of Regina debating what to do with six thousand school zone speeding tickets

Jul 2, 2020 | 8:46pm

The city of Regina is debating on what they do with school zone speeding tickets that were handed out during the pandemic. This comes after 6,000 tickets were issued in Regina for going above the posted 30 km/h between 7AM and 7PM. Mayor Michael Fougere said there’s strong points on both sides when it comes […]

School zone speed in Regina still in effect

Mar 23, 2020 | 12:35pm

  A reminder from Regina police on school zones. Just because schools have closed their doors right now because of COVID-19 doesn’t mean that the speed in school zones is no longer in effect. The city reminds drivers that the 30 kilometer speed limit in school zones is still in effect and that there is […]