2017 - All Editions of the Safety Spotlight 2017-All Safety Spotlight Editions | Page 14

Safety Spotlight Back to School Safety Series Getting to and from School Safely August, 2017 It is just a few more days before school starts and many parents are getting the kids and themselves ready for another successful school year. Don’t forget to include safety conversations for getting to and from school safely. Bicycle and Pedestrian Tips  Always wear a properly fitted helmet on every ride, every time  Travel on the right side of the road and in the same direction traffic is going  Cross at an intersection with a crossing guard or with traffic signals Bus Rules ~ For Parents Bus Rules ~ For Kids  Most Southlake streets require  Never walk behind the school bus drivers to STOP in BOTH directions when a bus is dropping off or picking up students  Stand at least 3 giant steps back from the curb  Get on and off only after the bus has  Wait with your children at the come to a c complete stop bus stop if possible  Do not distract the driver with loud  Kids depend on motorists to know Make eye noises or horse play contact with the driver before  The bus driver is in charge and responsible for your safety crossing a street the law and to drive safely around school buses Driver Rules  Do not park or drop off students in the school bus zones  Talking on a cell phone is illegal in school zones and on school properties  Texting and driving will be illegal in Texas on September 1, 2017  Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks Fire Education Life PreservaƟon Through Public EducaƟon Valerie Snyder Renni Burt [email protected] [email protected] 817-748-8349 Police Education Visit us on Facebook at: SouthlakePublicSafety 817-748-8173