Back-to-school road safety, reminders for drivers
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As the school year approaches, drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert, especially near school zones.
Back-to-school season means more buses, drop-offs, and kids crossing streets during peak hours. In 2022, 104 people died in school transportation-related crashes, and about 25,000 children are injured each year in school zones, this is according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The California Highway Patrol reminds drivers to:
- Use crosswalks
- Buckle up
- Avoid distractions
- Watch for buses
- Obey school zone speed limits
- Stay visible
Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from the California Highway Patrol.
