As students prepare to return to school, the San Bernardino Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down, follow speed limits in school zones, stop for school buses displaying a stop sign and flashing red lights, and yield to pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks. The department says the reminders are part of August’s Back to School Safety Month.
Drivers behind a school bus with a stop sign and flashing red lights need to stop so students can safely get on and off. Drivers must remain stopped while the red lights are on. On a two-lane road without a median or a center turn lane, drivers in both directions must stop.
Every driver plays a role in keeping children safe by slowing down and paying close attention in and around school zones. It is all our responsibility to ensure children get to and from school safely.
Safety reminders around schools
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Slow down and follow the speed limit.
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Follow school policies and procedures for dropping off and picking up students.
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Stop for school buses, and watch for children rushing to catch the bus or exiting it.
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Look out for people walking and yield at all marked and unmarked crosswalks.
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Parents whose children walk or bike to school should teach safe walking and riding behaviors, including looking both ways before crossing the street, using sidewalks when available and crossing at corners when there is no marked crosswalk.
