Back to School Safety
Our schools start today and tomorrow, time for a brand new year full of possibilities! CMPA is committed to keeping our streets safe for students and drivers and we offer the following traffic safety reminders:
Please slow down. It is never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – either on foot or on bicycles. This is especially critical during the early mornings and in the afternoons at dismissal time.
Watch for and expect young pedestrians. Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this can put them in the path of moving traffic. When flashers are blinking in a school zone, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing in the crosswalk or intersection. Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas.
If your student walks to school, please remind them to be safe pedestrians:
Use sidewalks or walking paths
Check for moving cars at driveways and intersections
Obey all traffic signs and crossing guards
Cross the street safely, using crosswalks and corners
Look left, right, and left again before you cross and walk, don’t run across the street
Put phones, headphones, and devices away when crossing the street
If you bike to school:
ALWAYS wear a helmet!
Ride in the direction of traffic
Watch for car doors opening in your path
Wear bright clothing to help drivers see you
Have reflectors and lights on the front and back of your bike
Now it's time to meet old school friends, make new ones, and learn new things. Here’s to a great new school year!
Address/Location
Central Marin Police
250 Doherty Dr
Larkspur, CA 94939
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 415-927-5150