Wellington North moves ahead with community safety zone committee

Wellington North may soon see an increased number of community safety zones.

After putting school zone signs on Conestoga Street North, Walton Street and Eliza Street in Arthur, on June 8 council considered the formation of a community safety zone committee to proceed with community safety zones in the township.

“Do we need a committee to put up a couple of signs?” asked councillor Steve McCabe.

CAO Michael Givens said it would involve more than just putting up signs.

“This process would be much more in depth … it would take place in conjunction with the OPP,” said Givens.

After the discussion, council decided to establish a committee to investigate the merits of community safety zones.

The committee would be requested to prepare a report to give to council.

“I think you risk putting the onus as it relates to enforcement at a level that can’t be maintained,” said Givens. “I do think there is a police presence or should be a police presence around the school areas anyway.”

Community safety zones are to inform drivers they are entering a zone the community has designated as an area where the safety of children/citizens is paramount. They usually coincide with reduced speeds and heftier fines.

 

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