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School will soon be back in session, and school busses, young pedestrians and bicyclists will be returning to our roads and sidewalks.
When school zone signs are flashing, slow down and look for pedestrians and bicyclists. Remember that young travelers may move unpredictably and take risks. Stop and yield to pedestrians or crossing guards. Never block a crosswalk when stopped. In Oregon, all intersections are crosswalks, even if they are not marked.
Pass bicyclists slowly and leave three feet between them and your vehicle.
School busses make frequent stops, so leave plenty of following distance. Never pass a bus from either side if it is stopped with its lights flashing and stop sign extended.
Parents or guardians should teach their students to walk on sidewalks when possible; to look both ways before crossing the street; and to avoid playing, pushing, shoving and using phones around traffic.
If biking, make sure students have a properly fitted helmet. Remind them to follow traffic signs and signals and use bike lanes where possible.
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