GPPS reminding residents about school zone safety after high ticket volume

Sep 25, 2026 | 6:03 AM

Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is sharing data on school zone speeding from the start of this month.

GPPS is reporting a total of 249 speeding tickets issued in school zones during the first two weeks of school (Sept. 3 to Sept. 18), with 109 coming from photo radar and 140 by local officers.

Peace Officer Sergeant Ryan Hoffman says that such a high volume at the start of the school year “shows that too many drivers are still ignoring posted speed limits.”

He adds that “it’s encouraging to see fewer automated traffic enforcement contraventions compared to this time last year; the number of speeding violations issued by Peace Officers remains concerning.”

During the two-week span, GPPS reported a couple of cases of excessive speeding, including one motorist ticketed for going 63 km/h, more than double the limit.

“The fact that some of the speeding was excessive shows that some motorists are still taking unnecessary risks. School zones exist to protect children, and we need every driver to do their part by respecting the 30 km/h speed limit.”

Now, GPPS is stressing the importance of school zone safety and is encouraging caregivers to review drop-off policies.

by Tanner Smith