| Where did the summer go? With children
heading back to school during the week of August 20th, this will
undoubtedly affect the morning and afternoon traffic flow as people acclimate
themselves back into their routines. We at the Redwood City Police Department wanted to share these
safety reminders with you.
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1. Watch your speed in school zones! Be
aware that school zone speed limits may vary in hours and speeds. Be sure to
follow the posted limits and expect traffic delays for the first week.
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2. Slow down in residential areas. Watch for
children crossing the street and congregating near bus stops.
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3. Do not pass a school bus that is stopped
to load or unload children. Traffic in both directions on undivided highways
must stop when students are entering or exiting a school bus (the red
flashing lights and extended stop sign arms are your cue to stop). On a
divided roadway, all traffic behind the school bus must stop.
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| 4. Be alert! The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit. Children walking to and from their bus are usually very comfortable with their surroundings and more likely to take risks, ignore hazards, or fail to look both ways when crossing the street. |
5. Always stop when directed to do so by a
school patrol sign, school patrol officer, or designated crossing guard.
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For more tips on school safety, check out our
School Safety Video https://vimeo.com/229781213
And the National Safety Council's Back to
School Safety Checklist: https://bit.ly/2KIPh8T.
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