School Zone Safety

Drivers must take precautions in and around school zones, and children need to learn how to be safe getting to school, too.

Tips for drivers

• Stay alert.
• Watch for children might run between vehicles.
• Be mindful of children at bus stops.
• Put away your cellphone.
• Slow down.
  
• Obey school zone speed limit signs and all traffic rules.
• Drive safely around school buses.
  
• Drop off and pick up children in the designated areas.

Tips for students walking or biking

• Stay alert.
• Don't run between vehicles.
  
• Look both ways before crossing the street.
• Put away electronic devices.
• Cross at intersections and designated crosswalks.
• Obey crossing guards.
  
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
• Never attempt to cross a multi-lane highway.
• Walk on sidewalks.
• Wear a helmet when riding a bike.