Kendall County Sheriff's Office Reminds Motorists to Slow Down in School Zones

With many schools starting up again Monday, Aug. 17, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind motorists to take it slow is school zones and to allow extra time in their commute due to an increase in traffic.

20 mile per hour school zone speed limits are in effect on school days, during school hours, when children are present. 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:

• Longbeach Elementary, August 17
• Boulder Hill Elementary, August 17
• St. Lukes Lutheran School, August 17
• Peaceful Pathways Montessori Academy, August 17
• Newark High School, August 18
• Newark Grade School, August 18
• Millbrook Jr. High School, August 18
• Lisbon Grade School, August 20
• Cross Lutheran School, August 26
• Bristol Grade School, August 31