On Average Two School Aged Pedestrians are Killed Every School Year During Arrival and Dismissal Times in Maryland.*
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office offers the following tips:
Schools open August 30 in Wicomico County.
Schools open August 30 in Wicomico County.
Drivers need to plan ahead to allow for the extra school bus traffic that will be on the road.
Leave a few minutes early for work so that you are not frustrated by delays.
Leave a few minutes early for work so that you are not frustrated by delays.
Do not tailgate school buses. Remember they are carrying precious cargo. Do not pass a school bus with its red lights flashing. Not only do you risk a fine of up to $500 you risk hitting a child.
Slow down in school zones and watch for children crossing the street. Obey the Crossing Guard when he or she signals for you to stop. Maryland Law states that you must stop for a pedestrian who has entered a crosswalk. The fine is $90 and One (1) Point on your MD Driver’s License.
Students should get up in plenty of time to get to the bus stop safely.
They should wear bright clothes or jackets so you can be seen by the bus driver and other drivers on the road.
You need to stay a safe distance from the road while waiting for the bus and not play around near cars.
Young children should have an adult wait at the bus stop with them.
Remember to wait until the school bus has come to a complete stop before you get on or off.
Students who walk and ride bikes to school should be sure to use crosswalks.
Students who walk and ride bikes to school should be sure to use crosswalks.
Bike riders and Skateboard riders need to wear helmets to prevent head injury. Maryland law states that children up to age 16 are required to wear helmets while riding a bicycle.
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting School Bus Enforcement and watch for drivers who pass and tailgate School Buses. They will also patrol School Zones to ensure the safety of Wicomico County’s children.
For more information about getting Back to School Safely, Contact Karen Waggoner kwaggoner@wicomicocounty.org or 410-548-4892 or go to http://www.wicomicosheriff.com/
For more information about getting Back to School Safely, Contact Karen Waggoner kwaggoner@wicomicocounty.org or 410-548-4892 or go to http://www.wicomicosheriff.com/
*According the Maryland State Highway Administration
2 comments:
It is insane that the schools open BEFORE labor day.
These government controlled schools will soon be taking your children at age 5 and returning them at 18! Fully brainwashed!
whether you know it or not everyone in control of government.they are a Nazi and run by a Hitler leader of some kind remember that you have no say whatsoever oo-rah.
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