Safety and Courtesy Driving School

11/04/2025

Truro Police Service posted this back in 2018 but some people still don't understand.

Police continue to receive questions regarding School Speed Zones in Nova Scotia. For the information of the general public we wish to provide some information.
Law regarding school areas
To help make school zones safer, the speed limit is 30 km/h in areas where the approaching limit is 50 km/h, when children are present. Where the speed limit is higher than 50 km/h, drivers continue to be required to reduce speed to a maximum of 50 km/h when children are present.
Definition for "when children are present"
School zone speed limits have always been in effect "when children are present." Children present is defined as being (i) on the highway in the school area , or (ii) on land within 30 m of the centre line of the travelled portion of the highway in the school area. This reduced speed limit will be in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year when children are present in the school area.
For example: Truro Junior High School Located at 445 Young Street is located in an area where the speed limit is 50 km/h. There is a designated area marked by signage to indicate the school zone and that the speed is reduced to 30 km/h when children are present. Drivers travelling on Young Street in this area around 8AM – 9AM Monday to Friday will most likely observe numerous students walking on the side walks heading to school. This would be when a driver is obligated to slow from up to 50 km/h to a maximum of 30 km/h. However if a driver is travelling in this area at any time of day or night and there are no students or children walking near the roadway (within 30 meters) then the speed limit continues to be a maximum of 50 km/h.

05/07/2024

CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON ROUNDABOUT AT MCCLURES MILLS ROAD AND WILLOW STREET INTERSECTION

The Town of Truro plans to start construction of a roundabout at the intersection of McClures Mills Road and Willow Street the week of May 20th and be completed by the end of November. The timeline depends upon the weather, as well as unknowns during the construction process.

The Town has hired S.W. Weeks Construction Ltd, a regional leader in the construction of municipal and highway infrastructure, to complete construction of the project.

The new roundabout will help ease the current traffic congestion for approximately 38,000 vehicles passing through this intersection daily. The new infrastructure will also help improve the current traffic system and effectively manage the flow of traffic in this area while also reducing the number of traffic accidents and improving travel times for commuters. As part of this project, the Town will replace aging water infrastructure located in this area.

This intersection is one of Truro’s busiest, and includes the primary route into and out of Truro, as well as the Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Vehicles will still have access through the area, but significant traffic delays and detours are expected and will be unavoidable. Traffic control will be in place at all times. Given this, the Town asks residents to please plan ahead for traffic delays and use alternate routes when possible.

The McClures Mills Road and Willow Street Roundabout project has been a top strategic priority for Town Council for over 10 years. In November 2023, the Government of Canada, along with the Province of Nova Scotia and the Town of Truro, announced a combined investment of $2.8 million for the construction of a new roundabout at McClures Mills Road and Willow Street. The Government of Canada will be investing more than $1.1 million in this project, while the Government of Nova Scotia is investing $949,000, and the Town of Truro is contributing $759,000. Funding was provided through the Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

STAY INFORMED!

The Town will use its social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram), along with its community notifications service “Truro Connect” and website (www.truro.ca), to communicate regular updates, particularly those related to traffic detours. The Town will also send major updates to local media (radio and newspaper).
• Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/townoftruro/
• Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/townoftruro/
• Sign up to receive updates in real-time from our Truro Connect alert notifications service: https://www.truro.ca/truro-connect.html

For more project information, including a list of frequently asked questions, please visit: https://www.truro.ca/mcclures-mills-road-and-willow-street-roundabout-3.html

05/02/2024

Safe summer camping…enjoy

Be sure you hold a valid class 1, 2 or 3 driver's license if you’re towing a camper this summer with a registered gross vehicle weight of more than 4,540 kg (10,000 lbs). HTA 173 (1)(a) - $298 fine.

07/25/2023

Think…don’t Drink and Drive

I went out partying mom. I went to a party and I remembered what you told me. You asked me not to drink alcohol, mom. That's why I drank a Sprite. I felt proud of myself. I made a healthy choice and your advice was right.

And when the party was finally over, people started driving with no condition. I went to my car with the certainty that I would go home in peace.
I could never imagine what I expected, Mom... something i couldn't expect.
Now I'm lying on the road and I hear a cop say, "The guy who caused this accident was drunk."

Mom, your voice seems so far away... My blood is spilled everywhere and I'm trying my best not to cry. I can hear the doctors saying, "This girl is going to die."

He, like me, had gone out to party, but he decided to drink and drive and now I have to die.
Why do people do this, mom, knowing it's going to ruin lives?.
Pain is cutting me like a hundred sharp knives. Tell my sister don't be scared mama. Tell daddy to be strong. I love you so much I wish you would give me one last kiss. Someone should have told that kid that it's wrong to drink and drive..
Maybe if his parents had told him I would be alive by now.. My breathing is getting weak, mom, and I'm so scared... These are my last moments and I feel so desperate... I wish you could hug me mom while I'm laying here dying.
I wish I could tell you I love you, mom.. i can't feel my body, i can't anymore, mama i love you.. Good bye... "".

These words were written by a Telecinco Informative journalist who witnessed a traffic accident in 1997. The young woman, while she was dying, was saying these words to those there. The journalist started a campaign. If this message reached to you and you ignore it, you may be missing out on the opportunity to raise awareness of more people and make your own life in danger too. And this small gesture can make a big difference.

02/08/2023

Hard to think about but if a 10 year old boy can see the grace of the gift of life we can too..

02/26/2022

I would like to let everyone know that we have introduced an online Access Nova Scotia approved Self Paced Study format for students wishing to enrol in a Full Course. If you’d like to register please go to www.scdrivingschool.ca and register under the Full Course. Also due to increasing cost our course will now be $862.50 payable over 3 instalments. Also if you register please wait for a response to ensure there is current space available. Once we confirm an instalment $287.50 will need to be paid upon the accepted registration and issuance of the online setup for each student. Hope to see you all soon..Lisa Gould

Full Course: December 5th, 11th and 12th 9:30-4:30 Defensive Driving Course: December 18th 9:30-3:30 Location: Riverline Activity Center 80 Grono Rd., Dutch Settlement For more information please contact us…

08/29/2021

Hi our next class Full Drivers Course for novice drivers is scheduled for December 5th, 11th and 12th at Riverline Activity Center 80 Grono Road, Dutch Settlement.. please register at

Full Course: August 14th, 15th and 22nd – 9:30-4:30 Defensive Driving Course: TBA Location: Riverline Activity Center 80 Grono Rd., Dutch Settlement For more information please contact us…

08/20/2021

In July 2021, the Nova Scotia RCMP charged 29 drivers with stunting on a number of highways across the province. The following incidents caused significant concern:

• 186km/h in a 100km/h zone on Hwy. 107 in East Chezzetcook;
• 185km/h in a 110km/h zone on Hwy. 104 in Oxford;
• 176km/h in a 100km/h zone on Hwy. 103 in Chester Basin;
• 175km/h in a 100km/h zone on Hwy. 101 in New Minas;
• 133km/h in an 80km/h temporary construction zone on Hwy. 102 in Elmsdale

Stunting is defined as any person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway in a race, in a contest, while performing a stunt or on a bet or wager. Anyone driving a motor vehicle 50 Km/hr or more over a speed limit may be charged with stunting.

The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia is $2,422.50 for a first offence, six points on your license and an immediate seven-day roadside license suspension.

Speed is one of the major causes of serious injury and fatal collisions on our roads. Road safety is a priority for the RCMP and drivers are reminded to make it their priority as well. If you see someone driving unsafely on our roads, please report it by calling the RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267).

If you believe it is an emergency, call 911.

08/13/2021

In an emergency situation you can use your headrest to break the glass in your car to allow you to quickly exit the car. You should practice reaching behind your head and removing the headrest by depressing the small button at the base. Do wait until you need it to try it! Safe travels 😁

08/03/2021

Full Driver Education Course for newly licensed driver to be held August 14th, 15th and 22nd 9:30-4:30 at Riverline Activity Center 80 Grono Road Dutch Settlement. To register go to www.scdrivingschool.ca
Limited spot left act quickly to reserve your spot.

Full Course: August 14th, 15th and 22nd – 9:30-4:30 Defensive Driving Course: TBA Location: Riverline Activity Center 80 Grono Rd., Dutch Settlement For more information please contact us…

07/14/2021

We are scheduling at Full Driver Education Course at Riverline Activity Centre 80 Grono Rd., Dutch Settlement on August 14th, 15th and 22nd 9:30am to 4:30. Please go to www.scdrivingschool.ca to register

Full Course: May 2nd, 8th and 9th – 9:30-4:30 Defensive Driving Course: May 1st – 9:30-3:30 Location: Riverline Activity Center 80 Grono Rd., Dutch Settlement For more information please contact us…

06/17/2021

We are back in the saddle and looking forward to getting everyone driving again. Due to a backlog we will be working on the road test reschedules and folks that where not scheduled but who are eligible in June and July. Your patience is appreciated and it will probably take 4 weeks at least for Access to resume general booking for road tests. I posted the information provided by the government yesterday so for more detail please review the prior post.