BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY
Schools resume on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Release Date: September 8, 2026
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Municipal Enforcement is reminding residents to exercise extra precautions as the 2026/2027 School year begins. Motorists and Pedestrians should follow the recommended safety precautions. We all have a role to play.
Whenever possible, use backpacks and outerwear with bright and reflective colors and materials.
Parents/Guardians should educate children on the proper use of crosswalks. Use a marked crosswalk whenever possible and wait for traffic to stop completely before crossing the street.
Likewise, motorists are reminded to be vigilant at all marked crosswalks and ensure pedestrians have safely crossed the road before proceeding, and to obey all marked speed zones, in particular, school zones.
It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped with its stop sign extended and lights flashing; this includes all lanes in both the same and opposite directions of the roadway.
Under the Highway Traffic Act, fines for illegally passing a school bus range from $500-$1,200. Excessive speeding in a school zone can lead to vehicle impoundment for up to three days and fines from $400-$1,800.
Motorists are further advised that there will be Zero Tolerance if caught illegally passing a STOPPED Bus with its STOP sign extended and lights flashing. The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Municipal Enforcement, as well as the RCMP, will be monitoring our roadways in the coming days.
PARKING SAFETY
- Park with the flow of traffic and not on sidewalks
- No blocking driveways and intersections.
- No stopping at crosswalks to let children out to avoid impeding traffic.
The Mayor, Council, and Staff of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay wish all Students and Teachers a safe and happy school year.
