08/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/22/2024 13:14
Students are headed back to the classroom and keeping them safe should always be top-of-mind.
School Bus Safety
Stop for school buses
Many students rely on school buses to get them to and from school safely.
Did You Know: School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road; they're designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries; and in every state, stop-arm laws exist to protect children from other motorists.
If you are driving, remember these simple rules:
Parents - talk bus safety with your children:
Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Teach them to play it SAFE:
Don't Be This Driver
Bicycle Safety
Staying safe on two wheels
As the public health emergency continues, many people have turned to bicycle riding as fun way to get out and exercise, or have taken the opportunity to teach their children to ride a bike. Bicycles can also be an easy and quick way to travel to school. Be sure to do these simple things to keep your bike ride safe:
Pedestrian Safety
Watch the road
Virtual learning, in-person instruction, or somewhere in between - it's likely you or your child will be a pedestrian at some point in the day. Remind them to:
If you are driving, especially in a neighborhood, look out for pedestrians at all times, everywhere. Foot traffic is likely to be higher as more families and children are at home.
Child Safety
Keep your vehicle locked
Since many families are at home more often during the public health emergency, it's important to remember to lock all unattended vehicles. Young children can see a car as a playground, and crawl in and get trapped.
Learn more about child vehicular heatstroke prevention.
We recognize this school year will again look different for families, but let's work hard to keep it safe for everyone. Whether you're a driver, pedestrian, bicyclist, or bus rider - stay alert and drive safely.