school zones

Evansville Police explain the confusion with the Lathrop Road School Zone signs

These back-to-school safety reminders, can ensure a safe, successful, and exceptional school year.

The Casper Police Department wants to remind residents to be cognizant of the speed limit in school zones.

From kids in the crosswalks to school zones and bus safety, drivers and students alike need to get back in the safety habit.

Numbers last week showed an increase in violations.

The numbers are back up, after a decline the previous week.

This is extra enforcement, it doesn't mean police won't be patrolling other areas.

The high volume of traffic complaints prompted the extra enforcement efforts around Casper's schools.

A high volume of traffic complaints prompted the weekly high visibility traffic enforcement in various school zones.

Last week Officer Douglas made 77 school zone stops around NCHS and Centennial Junior High, and issued 103 tickets for traffic violations.

A high volume of complaints prompted extra enforcement efforts around the city.

Speeding through a school zone can carry a hefty price tag, as the fines are higher in those zones.