Backpacks, buses, and back to school safety

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• Use crosswalks or designated areas to cross roads.;
• Avoid distractions and pay attention to your surroundings;
• Remove headphones and put away your phones;
• Make eye contact with drivers and makes sure all traffic has stopped before stepping out onto roads;
• Walk on the sidewalk, or if unavailable, walk well off the side of the road facing the traffic.

Parents

• Use designated drop off lanes for your children and obey traffic rules in school parking lots;
• Avoid double-parking by stopping and unloading in non-designated parking/drop-off zones.
• Teach your child how to cross the street safely and direct them to the closest designated crosswalk;
• Watch closely for children moving in and around vehicles in drop off areas;
• Give yourself plenty of time and be patient

Motorists are reminded that a 30 km/h is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Vernon and Lumby and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Armstrong and Enderby, when school is in session.