Back to School Safety Tips
Safety Tips for Drivers:
- Obey school zone speed limits, slow down, watch for children and follow your school's drop-off procedure.
- Don't double park - it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles.
- Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a stop sign or waiting to make a turn.
- Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.
Safety Tips for Biking:
- Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file.
- Always wear a properly fitted helmet and bright clothing.
- Parents should teach children the rules of the road and practice riding the bike route to school with their child.
- Come to a complete a stop and look both ways before crossing the street; walk bikes across the street.
Safety Tips for Walking:
- Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
- Before crossing the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing and always cross streets at crosswalks or intersections.
Long Beach Police Department
Call Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711 to report suspicious activity or dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
