Police step up road safety checks near schools on first day of term
State Police officers patrolled near schools on September 1, reminding road users of traffic rules and paying special attention to pedestrian crossings. Children were also reminded about staying safe on the road.
On September 1, the first day of the new school year, State Police officers patrolled near schools across the country to help keep children safe in traffic.
The officers monitored the situation around schools and reminded drivers and other road users to follow traffic regulations. Particular attention was paid to pedestrian crossings, which see heavier use in these days as students return to their school routines.
Police also spoke directly with pupils, reminding them of basic safety rules when crossing streets and traveling to and from school.
This kind of police presence at the start of the school year is part of routine annual efforts to reduce the risk of traffic accidents during a period when large numbers of students, including younger children with less experience navigating traffic on their own, are out on the roads.
