School Safety – Be Alert!
Sussex and area schools began classes on Tuesday September 3rd. Expect the unexpected! The excitement of the first day of school can add to the unpredictably, and kids can dart into traffic at any time. After their summer break, students will be excited to get back to school and may not be attentive when crossing streets. Please have a heightened alerts for the students and be extra cautious when driving in school zones.
Here are some suggested tips for school zone safety for drivers:
- Expect the unexpected.
- Respect the posted speed limits on Town streets.
- Obey the school crossing guard at all times.
- Do not pass other vehicles in a school zone.
- Do not pull over blocking the visibility at a crosswalk.
- Always stop for a school bus when its lights are flashing.
- Learn and follow your school’s rules.
Here are some suggested tips to teach children the rules of the road. Students of all ages can benefit from a refresher on pedestrian safety and school bus rules. Remind them regularly:
a) Follow the rules of the road, and obey signs and signals.
b) Walk on sidewalks whenever available.
c) If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
d) Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections. Look for cars in all directions before starting to cross. Continue watching for traffic as you cross.
e) Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways or backing up in parking lots.