DATE:                        November 10, 2006

 

TIME:                        2PM


 


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Good Afternoon.

 

The Sault Ste. Marie City Police are once again reminding all motorists to consciously consider safety whenever they get behind the wheel.

 

Please be aware that Carmen’s Way is now opened to traffic and all motorists must obey the traffic signals. The speed limit on Carmen’s Way is 50km/h and is for motorized vehicles only.

 

Sault Ste. Marie Police have been patrolling the area and are enforcing the traffic laws and by-laws on Carmen’s Way. If you fail to follow the rules of the road, you could face one of the following charges.

 

Stop sign - fail to stop                         Fine $105.00          3 points

Amber light – fail to stop                    Fine $180.00          3 points

Red light – fail to stop                        Fine $180.00          3 points

 

Pedestrians and cyclists are being urged to use the sidewalk and bike paths provided. Pedestrians choosing to walk on the roadway face a fine of $55.00.

 

A crossing guard has been provided for Etienne Brule students in the morning at 8:30am, at lunch hour, and at 3:30 p.m.  She is situated near Albert Street on Carmen’s Way. Please be extra cautious when traveling this stretch of roadway.  Motorists who fail to stop for a crossing guard face the following charge.

 

Fail to obey school crossing stop sign          Fine $180.00          3 points