Watch Out For Children And Buses Headed Back To School

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — August has arrived, and this means a new school year is upon us. In an effort to make the beginning of the school year a safe one, the City of Crystal Lake reminds motorists to watch for school buses and children.

In the August 2019 letter, the City also reminds everyone to be aware of school speed zones and crosswalks.

Back to school safety tips from the City of Crystal Lake:

• Share the road with school buses.
• Do not block crosswalks.
• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
• Be extra cautious in school zones.
• Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.
• Never pass a bus loading or unloading children.
• Stop far enough behind buses to allow children to safely enter and exit the vehicle.

Related:

• District 155 School Calendar 2019-20: Important Dates to Know
• District 47 School Calendar 2019-20: Important Dates to Know

The National Safety Council also provides back to school tips for walkers, bike riders, teen drivers, school playgrounds, backpacks and much more.

Speaking of going back to school, if you capture a great photo of your children during their first day of the 2019-2020 school year, feel free to send it to Patch.