Prince George RCMP issued 208 tickets for speeding in a school zone or in a playground during the two weeks classes have been in session.
Broken down, 121 were for going over 30 km/h in a school zone, 15 for going over 30 km/h in a playground zone, 68 for going over the posted limit in a school advisory areas or corridor where children frequent and four for excessive speeding - going 45 km/h above the limit in a school zone or playground zone.
All four of these vehicles were impounded for a minimum of seven days, the worst offender going 95 km/h and one of the vehicles being a loaded commercial tractor trailer unit.
One person was arrested and charged with refusing to provide a breath sample under the Criminal Code. This person drove to a school to pick up at least one child, police added.
Also, nine tickets were issued for using a cellphone while driving and six for failing to wear a seatbelt.
"The Prince George RCMP want to thank the vast majority of motorists that followed the rules of the road and obeyed the 30 km/h speed limit in school and playground zones," police said. "Pedestrians, specifically children, are vulnerable road users and require extra care so they can get to their destination safely."
