Queen Creek police have back-to-school safety tips
Posted 7/17/24
School is back in session on Monday, July 22, and the Queen Creek Police Department is reminding residents to slow down, avoid distractions and obey posted signage.
By focusing on the road, …
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Queen Creek police have back-to-school safety tips
Town of Queen Creek
Queen Creek police are asking motorists to be careful as students go back to school on July 22.
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School is back in session on Monday, July 22, and the Queen Creek Police Department is reminding residents to slow down, avoid distractions and obey posted signage.
By focusing on the road, obeying traffic laws and using common courtesy motorists can drive to arrive, keeping Queen Creek roadways and students safe, a town press release stated.
Safety tips for drivers:
Avoid distractions including cell phones
Take extra caution in school zones and slow down
Be alert and aware of your surroundings – children are often unpredictable
You must stop for school buses with flashing lights or an extended stop sign
Safety tips for pedestrians:
Always walk on a sidewalk and use crosswalks
Be aware of your surroundings
Don’t listen to headphones while walking or riding a bike
Never walk while texting
Use the buddy system
Never cross the street while using an electronic device, always look both ways
If riding a bike:
Know the traffic rules – cyclists must follow the same rules as motorists
Ride with the flow of traffic
Always wear a helmet
Safety tips for school bus riders:
Be alert and aware of surroundings – look for the bus and listen for traffic
Stand away from the roadway
Never walk behind the bus
Only cross the road at designated crosswalks – look both ways and watch for traffic
Arizona state law requires motorists to stop for school buses with flashing lights or an extended stop sign, unless the school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway/roadway when there is a physical barrier between the opposite lanes of travel such as a raised median, guardrail, or other barrier system, the release stated.