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Advisory: Schools Back in Session – Drivers Advised to BE AWARE

NAPA COUNTY- School is back in session and the Napa Sheriff’s Office is asking all drivers to BE AWARE around the schools. During the summer, we get used to the lack of pedestrians around the schools and change our driving behaviors; however, this week things will be different. There will be more kids and cars in concentrated areas. All drivers should plan ahead and take extra time dropping kids off to school. There will be an extraordinary amount of children as well as traffic around the schools and the Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to be patient and drive safely.

PROVISIONAL DRIVERS – Follow the provisions of your license status. If you are cited for driving outside the provisions of your license, you are at risk of getting your license suspended.

PEDESTRIANS – Pedestrians need to use the crosswalks, and only enter the roadway when directed to by a signal. When not controlled by a signal, cross only when safe to do so. If you are on the sidewalk, you SHALL NOT enter the road unless it is safe to do so (no traffic close enough to constitute a hazard). Once in the street, you must cross without delay. Keep your eyes on the road as well as other drivers, not your smart phone. Ref: 21950 CVC

BICYCLES – All bicycle riders and skateboarders less than 18 years of age are required to wear an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened. Ref: 21212(a) CVC. In addition, bicycle riders are to ride with the flow of traffic and follow all vehicle code laws no different than a vehicle. Generally, bicycles should not ride on the sidewalk unless it is the SAFEST option for the rider.

Please take extra time, plan ahead, and arrive safely to your destination.
 

Reference Vehicle Code sections can be found at www.dmv.ca.gov
CVC 22450 Stop Sign Violation
CVC 21453 Red light Violation
CVC 21950 Pedestrian Violations
CVC 21212 Helmets Required
CVC 12814.6 Provisional Drivers