Be careful: Season of School Zones is Back

It’s that time that all kids kind of dread and parents rejoice.  It’s back to school time.  With this means more people on the road. There will be more kids being in school zones and neighborhoods.  So please recognize this and try to slow down.  Here are some tips for the back-to-school rush:

• Allow extra travel time so you don’t have to rush.
• In the car, make sure everyone is buckled up properly.
• Avoid distractions such as texting or talking on the phone while driving.
• Be alert and obey all traffic signs: stop signs, red lights and school zones.
• Always come to a complete stop for a school bus with its stop signs extended.
• Stop for pedestrians when making a right-turn on a red light or a left-turn on a green light.
• Teach kids to use crosswalks instead of crossing in the middle of the street.
• If children will ride their bikes, remind them to wear helmet at all times and to walk with the bike when crossing the street.