Remember to Use Caution in School Zones: Sheriff's Office

With school starting up soon, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind motorists to use caution and allow extra time in their commute due to a traffic increase.

20 mph school zone speed limits are in effect on school days, during school hours, when children are present, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

If you are cited for speeding in a school zone, the law does not allow court supervision and carries a minimum $200 fine. Cellular phone use and texting are not authorized on any roadway and are especially dangerous in a school zone.

Sheriff’s Deputies will be increasing patrols and enforcement in school zones during this time.

Below is a list of unincorporated Kendall County Schools and their respective start dates:

• Bristol Grade School Aug. 16

• Peaceful Pathways Montessori Academy Aug. 16

• St. Luke’s Lutheran School Aug. 17

• Longbeach Elementary School Aug. 17

• Boulder Hill Elementary School Aug. 17

• Newark Grade School Aug. 22

• Millbrook Jr. High School Aug. 22

• Lisbon Grade School Aug. 22

• Newark High School Aug. 22

• Cross Lutheran School Aug. 24