Stephen Blais, Catholic school board trustee for Orléans-Cumberland, has requested that the City of Ottawa deal with the issue of speeding in front of schools in the National Capital Region.

Under the Highway Traffic Act, Blais is asking that the City implement community safety zones to help with speeding.

"I take the safety of our children very seriously, which is why I am requesting that the city employ the community safety zone to protect our children," he said. "By doubling the normal fine, along with aggressive enforcement, I hope to send a message to speeders that they are not wanted in our community."