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Safety Spotlight Back to School Safety Series Rules of the Roads August, 2017 Parents and students are everywhere during the school year and it is crucial drivers remain aware and cautious when traveling through neighborhoods and city streets. We hope this information will be a reminder to follow the rules of the road not just during the school year, but during all commutes. Please share this information with all of the drivers in your household. Driving Through Active School Zones Active school zones require drivers to reduce their speed to posted limits and prohibits cell phone use through zone. Reminder, effective September 1, 2017 texting and driving will be against the law in Texas. Pedestrian Safety in Neighborhoods and Crosswalks Many children walk or ride a bicycle or scooter to school. While children should follow the rules for their safety, drivers also need to do their part and take extra precautions. These precautions include: not speeding in neighborhoods, monitoring crosswalks for pedestrians and coming to a complete stop at all signs and lights. Manage Your Time, Do Not Make Unsafe Decisions If you are running late, be late and plan differently the next time. Many accidents are caused when drivers run late and try to rush through the busy streets of town. Passing a School Bus May Be Illegal Most streets in Southlake require drivers in BOTH directions to STOP when a school bus is picking up or dropping off children. These are streets that do not have a physical barrier (i.e. a median) separating the opposite side of traffic.   If we stop for this Fire Education Fines may range from $500 - $2000 for illegally passing a school bus.   We need to stop for this Life Preservation Through Public Education Valerie Snyder Renni Burt [email protected] [email protected] 817-748-8349 Police Education Visit us on Facebook at: SouthlakePublicSafety 817-748-8173