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Safety reminders for school-area roadways

The city says municipal officers will monitor school zones and enforce parking rules as more children walk and cycle near schools.

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Byline
Daily Durham News
Published
Sep 6, 2026, 10:00 p.m.
Updated
Sep 6, 2026, 11:08 p.m.
Source
City of Oshawa
Original link
https://www.oshawa.ca/news/posts/help-keep-roadways-safe-this-school-year
Source published
Sep 3, 2026

Drivers are asked to slow down, obey posted speed limits and traffic signs, and avoid parking in fire routes or blocking driveways and sidewalks. Stopping is prohibited in no-stopping zones, including for drop-offs and pickups.

In no-parking zones, brief stops are permitted only while actively picking up or dropping off children, and drivers must remain in their vehicles. The city also says vehicles may not park within 10 metres of any intersection, including a T-intersection, even without posted signs.

The city reminds motorists to stop for crossing guards holding a stop paddle, wait until all children have crossed and obey school-bus signals. Loading zones for school buses are reserved for buses and vehicles under contract with school boards.

Source: City of Oshawa — https://www.oshawa.ca/news/posts/help-keep-roadways-safe-this-school-year