As school comes back into session, the Central Okanagan School District (SD 23) is reminding drivers to slow down for the kids.

Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 7, speed limits in school zones will be back in effect, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. SD 23 said the 30-kilometre per hour zones will enforced by RCMP officers.

Drivers caught speeding in these zones can face a fine, starting at $196.

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The school district is also reminding drivers not to drive distracted and to put devices away.

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