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The City of Yellowknife’s Municipal Enforcement Division (MED) would like to remind drivers to be extra cautious while in school zones, as school starts in Yellowknife on September 14, 2023.

Municipal Enforcement Officers will be present in school zones throughout the City and will be conducting enforcement operations at various school zones in the community. Residents, drivers and students should expect to see an increased MED presence as officers work to ensure public and student safety.

30 km/h speed limits in school zones in Yellowknife are in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and speed fines are doubled. Drivers should exercise caution in school zones including watching for pedestrians, obeying speed limits and not driving distracted. If residents have any traffic safety or school zone complaints, they are asked to call MED at (867) 920-2737.


Remember these tips:

School zones remain in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Municipal Enforcement officers will be actively monitoring traffic in these areas of the city to ensure the safety of students. Drivers should always take extra caution in these areas and obey posted speed limits.

School Buses: When driving near a school bus, extra caution is needed. Passing a school bus with its red flashing lights is illegal. Drivers in both directions must stop. Be vigilant and alert behind the wheel.

Walking and Cycling to School: Practice road safety with children and remind them to follow road safety rules: Only cross at crosswalks, stop signs or stoplights, and look both ways before crossing the street. For those cycling to and from school, remember: Bike helmets are mandatory for anyone under 18. As students return to school by foot, bike and bus, please help keep them safe.