ABCs for School Zone Safety: Tips for Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists
California agencies are urging drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to use extra caution as school traffic rises and e-bike speeds increase injury risk.
- With students returning to class on Monday, the California Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans are urging road users to remember their "ABCs" on every trip: stay Alert for Bicyclists and watch for and yield to Children crossing the street.
- A new school year brings increased traffic around school campuses, creating significant risks for Children walking, biking, and rolling who lack the protections of vehicle passengers.
- Drivers should follow speed limits and Avoid distractions, while Pedestrians should Use marked crosswalks, look both ways Before crossing, and make eye contact with drivers to ensure safety.
- E-Bike riders must follow specific rules, including wearing Helmets and adhering to age restrictions, while Bicyclists should give at least 3 feet of space when passing other road users.
- Visit GoSafelyCA.org to learn more about safety resources or Contact local law enforcement regarding local laws, as regulations often vary by state and region.
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ABCs for School Zone Safety: Tips for Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists - The Mexico Ledger
(Feature Impact) A new school year means there's more traffic around school campuses. Between dropoffs and pickups, children riding bicycles, walking to school and all the shuttling between sports practices and other extracurricular activities, this season is a reminder to make every trip to and from school a safe one.
ABCs for School Zone Safety: Tips for Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists - Seward Independent
(Feature Impact) A new school year means there's more traffic around school campuses. Between dropoffs and pickups, children riding bicycles, walking to school and all the shuttling between sports practices and other extracurricular activities, this season is a reminder to make every trip to and from school a safe one. To make sure no parent worries about their child getting to school safely, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Cal…
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ABCs for School Zone Safety: Tips for Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists
(Feature Impact) A new school year means there's more traffic around school campuses. Between dropoffs and pickups, children riding bicycles, walking to school and all the shuttling between sports practices and other extracurricular activities, this season is a reminder to make every trip to and from school a safe one.
Back-to-School Safety: OTS and Caltrans Urge 'ABCs' for Safe Travel
As the new school year begins, traffic patterns around campuses are shifting, bringing increased risks for children walking, biking, and being driven to school. In response, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Caltrans are launching a campaign to reinforce the “ABCs” of road safety: stay Alert for Bicyclists and watch for and yield to Children crossing the street. The initiative aims to reduce accidents and ensure that every studen…
ABCs for School Zone Safety: Tips for Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists - Stateline Publications
(Feature Impact) A new school year means there's more traffic around school campuses. Between dropoffs and pickups, children riding bicycles, walking to school and all the shuttling between sports practices and other extracurricular activities, this season is a reminder to make every trip to and from school a safe one. To make sure no parent worries about their child getting to school safely, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Cal…
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