School Zone

The first time fine for failure to stop when a school bus has the stop arm extended. That fine is now $200.

To most of us, summer means driving through school zones is no longer an issue in the Magic Valley, but before you get too excited that may not be the case.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) School for many students around the Magic Valley is about to start and Twin Falls Police are telling drivers to get used to a new speed limit near a new school.

We are nearing the end of the school season and things are starting to get a little relaxed not only at the schools but in the parking lot. I have heard numerous parents complain that people are being dangerous in the school drop off zone because they are running late.

While Twin Falls schools have been in session for a week, other school districts are beginning their first day of school today and kids are going to be everywhere.

With most Magic Valley Schools kicking off their school season on Tuesday, September 4th, the Idaho Transportation Department is urging drivers to slow down and be more aware of pedestrians in all school zones.

Cheney Drive between Canyon Ridge and Walmart is currently 35mph.  Twin Falls City Council is debating whether or not the speed zone adjacent to the school be reduced to 25mph, during school hours.  Some of you, who have seen high-school students racing down Cheney agree that the speed limit should be reduced...