Goshen police launch schools opening safe driving initiative
Goshen. Goshen police warn that they will have no tolerance for driving violations that threaten children going to and from school.
| 24 Aug 2022 | 05:12
Village of Goshen Police Officer Evan Metakes placed a “Schools open-drive carefully” poster.
The Village of Goshen Police Department joined the American Automobile Association in promoting the national “School’s open-drive safely” campaign. The AAA provides awareness posters to be displayed on roadways around schools.
The Village of Goshen Police Department reminds motorists that school opens Thursday, September 1, and to be aware of children walking to and from school. School speed zones are in effect from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m. daily. Patrols will be monitoring these zones and have zero tolerance for violators.
Motorists must obey the directions of school crossing guards and patrols will be monitoring these areas for compliance.
School crossings are at the intersection of Scotchtown Ave. and McNally St., from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., and at the intersection of North Church St. and Lincoln Ave., from 2:20 p.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
School speed zones are in effect from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m. daily. Patrols will be monitoring these zones and have zero tolerance for violators.