School is back in session and officers want to remind the motoring public that taking extra precautions in school zones can save lives!

Boise August 17th 2007, Boise Police Officers would like to remind motorists that with the increase in pedestrian traffic around schools extra precautions should be taken. "We put a lot of effort into keeping our school zones safe for our young people. It is the responsibility of every motorist in our community to watch out for kids in school zones!"  said Officer Kyle Wills of the Boise Police Motors Unit.

In Boise, the speed limit in school zones is 20 miles per hour while the yellow lights are flashing. The fine for speeding in a school zone in Boise is $141.50.Officers want to remind citizens if they have specific traffic concerns, they can send them directly to the Boise Police Patrol office at www.boisepolice.org, click the Online Reporting link on the right side of the page.

Release Prepared By:
Charles McClure

Boise Police Public Information

Source: City of Boise.org