01/08/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/08/2024 08:11
As summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to school, Monterey Park Police Department reminds all drivers to prioritize safety during the upcoming Back to School Month by slowing down, following the speed limit and being extra careful driving through school zones.
"During Back-to-School Month, let's prioritize safety behind the wheel to protect our children," Monterey Park Chief of Police Scott Wiese said. "We urge every driver to slow down, remain alert, and take extra precautions when navigating through school zones. By doing so, we can create a safer environment for everyone and foster a community where safety is a shared responsibility."
Monterey Park Police Department offers the following tips to stay safe around schools:
If you are behind a school bus with a stop sign and flashing red lights, drivers need to stop so students can safely get on and off the bus. Drivers must remain stopped while the red lights are on. Drivers in both directions must stop on any two-lane road without a median or a center turn lane.
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Sergeant Jay Silverman, Monterey Park Police Department
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