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Media Release: August is Back to School Safety Month: A+ Driving Starts with Slowing Down
| Nature of Incident: | August is Back to School Safety Month: A+ Driving Starts with Slowing Down |
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| Location: | Camarillo, CA | ||||
| Date & Time: | August 11th, 2026 | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo Police Department- Traffic Bureau | ||||
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| Camarillo, Calif. – As summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to school, the Camarillo Police Department reminds all drivers to make safety a top priority during the upcoming Back-to-School Month by slowing down, following the speed limit and being extra careful driving through school zones. "This time of year brings increased activity around schools and it’s crucial to be mindful behind the wheel,” Sergeant Tommy Miller said. "Every driver plays a role in keeping children safe by slowing down and paying close attention in and around school zones. It is all our responsibility to ensure children get to and from school safely.” The Camarillo Police Department offers the following tips to stay safe around schools:
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. Visit www.gosafelyca.org for more traffic safety information.    |
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| Prepared by: | Sergeant Jason Christmann | ||||
| News Release Date: | August 11th, 2026 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sergeant Jason Christmann (805) 388-5132 [email protected] |
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| Approved by: |
Captain Jason B. Hendren |
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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511