Pickup Safety! DO's and DON'Ts!

DO:
  • Be aware of established 20 miles-per-hour school zones. These zones are effective school days only between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Plan ahead. Allow enough time to drop off children at a Pre-designated location.
  • Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
  • Expect children to pop up in the wrong place. 
  • Make complete stops at stop signs
  • Buckle up everyone in your car
  • Follow the safety instruction given by Police officers at crosswalks and school officials
DON'T:
  • Pick up or drop off your child in  the middle of the street
  • Call your child across the street to your car
  • Block the crosswalk or driveways with your car
  • Park in red zones and bus zones
  • Leave your vehicle unattended in a pick up or drop off zones
  • Speed through school zones or residential areas
  • Talk or text on your cell phone
  • Get distracted while you are driving