Safety Reminder

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Safety Reminder The school year is starting, so
watch out for children and traffic near schools
and crossings.
.or anywhere kids hang out!
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Back to School Safety Tips

• DRIVERS
• Remember 20 MPH in School Zones.
• SLOW DOWN more pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Exercise CAUTION in areas without sidewalks.

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Back to School Safety Tips

• DRIVERS
• Know whats behind you before backing.
• Stay ALERT near bus stops
• YELLOW FLASHING LIGHTS bus is preparing to stop
  to load or unload children.
• RED FLASHING LIGHTS and extended stop arm stop
  at least 20 feet from the bus when behind or
  meeting. The only time stopping is not required
  is on the other side of a divided highway.

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Back to School Safety Tips

• DRIVERS
• Stop between 10 and 30 feet from the school
  crossing when a crossing guard directs.
• Ensure safety seats are used if required.
• Ensure seatbelts are used.

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Back to School Safety Tips

• PARENTS
• Choose safest route between home and school.
• Inspect bicycle to ensure it is mechanically
  safe.
• Provide protective helmet and reflective
  equipment.
• Ensure child knows safety rules of the road.

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Back to School Safety Tips

• RIDING the BUS
• Have a safe place to wait for bus, away from
  traffic.
• Stay away from bus until it comes to a complete
  stop and the driver signals you to enter.
• Use handrail to enter and exit the bus.

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Back to School Safety Tips

• RIDING the BUS
• When exiting the bus, be sure that drawstrings
  and straps dont get caught on handrail or in
  door.
• When exiting take 5 giant steps away from bus.
• If something is dropped near the bus always
  tell the bus driver.

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In addition to school hours, schools, playgrounds
and parks can be busy with kids involved in
sports, extended academics, scouting and other
special events both evenings and weekends. so
be careful always!!!!