LAPD Traffic Safety Tips for Students Returning to School

Back to School Traffic Safety

• 🚦 With students returning to school, drivers and students are advised to be extra careful in traffic around campuses.
• 🚨 LAPD Officer Peter emphasizes the need for drivers to reduce speeds, especially in school zones and neighborhoods, to prevent accidents.

Common Parent and Driver Mistakes

• 🚶‍♀️ A significant issue observed is parents and students not using crosswalks and walking between cars during drop-off and pick-up.
• ⚠️ The goal is to avoid pedestrian-vehicle collisions, highlighting the importance of safe drop-off and pick-up procedures.

School Bus Safety and Fatalities

• 🚌 Drivers are reminded to be aware of school bus laws, including stopping when the bus has its stop sign extended and red lights flashing to allow students to cross safely.
• 💔 It's noted that nationwide, there are approximately 100 fatal school-related crashes annually, underscoring the critical need for vigilance.

LAPD's Role in School Safety

• 👮 Officer Peter and the LAPD traffic division will be patrolling and issuing citations to ensure safety during the initial weeks of school.
• 🎯 The primary objective is to ensure that all children arrive at school safely.