[Vision2020] PR - Use Caution when Driving in or near School Zones

[Donovan Arnold]

Why do we speed up when children are out of school and slow down when they are in school? Shouldn't it be the other way around? Like why do we let people drink when everybody is on the streets, but shut down the bars when nobody is on the streets? Seems we would be better off only letting people drink only 12AM to 6AM. It is a lot like having a public policy to only check virgins for STDs. 
 
Donovan Arnold

From: Stephanie Kalasz <skalasz at ci.moscow.id.us>
To: "vision2020 at moscow.com" <vision2020 at moscow.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 3:10 PM
Subject: [Vision2020] PR - Use Caution when Driving in or near School Zones


City of Moscow 
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p    |  208-883-7006
e    |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us
w   |  www.ci.moscow.id.us
 
PRESS RELEASE
Use Extra Caution When Driving in or near School Zones
 
August 30, 2011 (Moscow, Idaho) – Another school year is under way and young people seem to be everywhere.  The Moscow Police Department would like to remind motorists to pay extra attention when driving in or near school zones.
 
MPD reminds motorists that speeding in school zones is extremely dangerous to children.  The 15 mph school zone speed limit applies on posted roadways displaying “when children are present” traffic control signs as delineated in Idaho Code 49-658. Fines for school zone violations are $151.50.
 
Consider that not all school children can determine a vehicle’s speed and understand you may not see them while driving.  Young children are not always predictable and may not always act with due caution.  Please help us achieve our goal of “zero deaths” and reduce serious injuries on our public roadways by looking out for young children riding bicycles or walking to school and by adhering to all traffic laws.
 
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Story Contact:David Duke, Chief of Police
Phone:208-883-7054
Email:dduke at ci.moscow.id.us
 
 
The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources. We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.
 
 
Jen Pfiffner
Assistant to the City Supervisor
City of Moscow
PO Box 9203 | 206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
p  | 208.883.7123
f   | 208.883.7018
w | www.ci.moscow.id.us
 
 
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