The first week of back to school is like training camp - parents, students and teachers are all getting back into the swing of things and into a routine. With class back in session, one of the many concepts to get used to again is school zones.

School zones are back in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Across Kelowna during the first week of school, the Kelowna RCMP and BC Highway Patrol handed out a total of 88 warning tickets to people who were caught speeding in a school zone.

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The RCMP are also reminding the public to stay off their phones and hand-held devices when driving, whether in a school zone or not.

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jordy.cunningham@kelownacapnews.com
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