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August WAS Back to School Safety Month: BUT, Please Continue to Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones
 
Larkspur, Calif. – Students have returned to the classroom, and we wanted to send another reminder for residents to slow down, follow the speed limit, and be extra careful driving through school zones.
 
“Please drive like it is your child, grandchild, niece or nephew walking or riding their bike to school,” Traffic Officer Anthony Halligan said. “Pick-up and drop-off times can be hectic, but it’s important to be patient and stay safe as children are getting to and from school. It is better to be slow than sorry.”
 
If you are behind a school bus with a stop sign and flashing red lights, drivers need to stop so students can safely get on and off the bus. Drivers must remain stopped while the red lights are on. Drivers in both directions must stop on any two-lane road without a median or a center turn lane.  
 
The Central Marin Police Authority offers the following tips to stay safe around schools:

• Slow down and follow the speed limit.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures for dropping off and picking up students.
• Stop for school buses. Watch for children rushing to catch the bus or exiting.
• Whenever possible, avoid blocking the crosswalk while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
• For parents with children walking or biking to school, teach them safe walking and riding behaviors, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, using sidewalks when available, and crossing at marked crosswalks with stop signs or signals.

E- Bikes:

Whether you ride an e-bike or care for someone who does, remember to be safe and encourage safe riding habits.  Please obey all traffic laws while riding an e-bike.  Some common California Vehicle Code violations for e-bikes include the following: 

• CVC 21202(a) Ride on the right half of the roadway
• CVC 21212(a) Under 18 must wear helmet
• CVC 21650.1 Travel same direction as vehicles (on the roadway) 
• CVC 21456.2 Failure to obey traffic control signs 

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