All drivers need to recognize the special safety needs of pedestrians, especially those that are children.  As a driver, you are obligated to exercise great care and extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians.

 

· Know the proper laws and procedures for sharing the road safely with school buses.

 

· Drivers should not block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn.

 

· In a school zone when the lights are flashing, drivers must stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian.

 

· Always stop when directed to do so by a patrol officer or crossing guard

 

· Children are the least predictable pedestrians and most difficult to see.  Take extra care to look out for children.