School zone speed limits are now in effect until the end of June.

The speed limit is reduced to 30km/hr and Steinbach RCMP Sergeant Joanne Ryll says it’s an important yet easy thing for motorists to do which will make school zones safer for everyone.

"It’s to ensure our little kids and the not-so-little kids get to school safely," she says.

With the reduced speeds coming into effect today, there’s good reason to caution drivers to slow down. Ryll says there is more that we can do to increase safety in school zones.

"It’s also important for the children and the parents if they’re walking their children to school, to pay attention to the vehicles that are approaching and to stop, look both ways before you cross and ensure it’s safe to cross the road."