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School Zone Safety

As students return to classes for the new school year, drivers should be cautious of young pedestrians and bicyclists.  It is important to learn and be aware of the school zone requirements in your area.

According to choosesafetyforlife.com more than 230 million children begin and end their day on a school bus.  As a driver, the number one thing you can do to help ensure the safety of children in school zones is to slow down.  Most school zones are usually marked with yellow or green signage that indicates a slower speed during specific daytime hours.

Safety Tips for Drivers:
Information was gathered from KFOXTV.com

1. Slow down and obey all traffic laws and speed limits.
2. Stop for school buses that are either loading or unloading children.  Always look for red flashing lights and the stop arm on the left front side of the bus.
3. Stop and obey signals from school crossing guards.
4. Be alert for children near schools, bus stop, and school parking lots.
5. Watch for the school zone speed limit sign and/or signal.
6. Do not pass other vehicles in school zones, especially crosswalks.
7. Do not change lanes in school zones.
8. Do not make U-turns in school zones.
9. Do not use emergency lanes or crosswalks to drop children off at school.
10. Learn more about Missouri School Zones.

Safety Tips for Students:
If You Ride the Bus

1. Avoid becoming a distraction to the bus driver.
2. Do not stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus.
3. Stay in your seat at all times.
4. For more information on school bus safety, please visit the National Safety Council website.

If You Walk to School

1. Follow the safety rules for pedestrians.
2. Walk on the sidewalk that faces traffic.
3. Cross the streets only where there is a crosswalk.
4. Follow the instructions given by the crossing guards at all times.

If You Ride Your Bike to School

1. Follow the Missouri bicyclist rules.
2. If you attend Missouri State University, please read their bicycle regulations.
3. Wear a helmet and knee pads.
4. Remember to walk your bicycle across streets and in designated crosswalks.

If You Drive to School

1. Avoid speeding and pay attention to the change in speed limits.  School zone speeding tickets are not cheap!
1. Learn more about Fines for Speeding in Missouri School Zones.
2. Avoid distractions such as cell phones, text messaging, eating, loud music, passengers, etc.
3. Always wear your seatbelt.

For all of those who have just started a new school year, good luck & be safe out there!

Sources:
http://www.choosesafetyforlife.com/schoolzone.htm
http://www.kfoxtv.com/family/17113502/detail.html
http://www.dss.mo.gov/stat/safety/bus.htm
http://mobikefed.org/skills-safety.php
http://www.safemotorist.com/Missouri/Children/school_buses.aspx
http://missouri.drivinguniversity.com/driving-safety/missouri-school-zones/

 

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