BATON ROUGE, LA –
School is back in session and that means many Louisiana children will be on the
roads transported to and from campuses. Attorney General Jeff Landry wants all
drivers in our State to be extra careful to keep students and themselves safe.
“Louisiana’s children are our State’s greatest
resource,” said Attorney General Landry. “Let’s protect them this school year
by exercising care and caution on the roads.”
Attorney General Landry offers drivers in Louisiana the
following safety tips:
- Be
cautious. Always
use caution when in an area with a high number of pedestrians – especially
a school zone, as children can be unpredictable and may unknowingly walk
into traffic. Do not pass, change lanes, or make U-Turns while driving in
school zones.
- Be
courteous. Never
pass up a school bus that is picking up or dropping off kids and never
pass up a car that is stopped for pedestrians. Not only is this against
the law, but it is also incredibly dangerous and may result pedestrians
getting hit.
- Be
safe. Do not double park and
avoid picking up or dropping off kids across the street from their school.
When necessary, get down and cross the street with them; remember to look
both ways before crossing and make sure your kids do not put themselves in
danger by running ahead.
- Watch
the road. Do not
text while driving. Keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone.
- Follow
traffic laws. Adhere
to speed limit, respect “No Parking” and “No Stopping” zones, and yield to
pedestrians in school zones.
- Teach your kids. Educate your kids how
to behave safely around traffic. Remind them to listen to crossing guards, pay
attention when crossing the street, and never blindly go out into traffic.