Manitoba Public Insurance will be providing funding to police agencies to conduct enhanced speed enforcement in school zones during the month of September.

Minister of Crown Services Cliff Cullen stated in a news release that combining enhanced public awareness about school zone safety with the high visibility of police enforcement serves as a reminder to all motorists to slow down and drive with caution in school zones.

Drivers are reminded to look well ahead to spot school buses and school zone signs, and to wait for children to complete cross the road before proceeding. They are also reminded to stop at least five metres behind a school bus and not to pass them when their stop sign is out and their upper red lights are flashing.