School-zone safety urged
Jason Jewell
Mustang-area schools begin classes this week, and police officials are reminding citizens to be cautious.
School-zone safety plans a key role in protecting children as they do to and from school.
“It’s a good idea for drivers to make note of where our schools are located,” said Mustang Police Capt. Willard James. “They need to obey the flashing school zone signs, and be mindful of where children are.”
James said Mustang police have adopted a strict policy, when dealing with motorists who speed through a school zone.
“We’ll be enforcing the law,” James said. “We’ll be watching for people who speed through school zones and don’t observe the signs.”
The Mustang city ordinance allows for a $144 fine if a driver is ticketed for speeding in a school zone, James said.
Some tips for motorists include:
When a school bus or children are present slow down and proceed with caution, obeying all traffic laws and speed limits.
Always stop for a school bus that has stopped to load or unload passengers. Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm show that a school bus is stopped to load or unload.
For Mustang drivers, the above rule includes Highway 152, James said. The only exception for the regulation is if a bus is stopped on a divided highway with a center median, James said.
If on a two-lane or four-lane undivided highway, stop if a school bus is loading or unloading.
Be alert and ready to stop. Watch for children in the street, those playing at a bus stop or ones darting out into a street.
School-zone signs and speed limit signs are in place around all area schools. Police urge citizens to heed these signs in an attempt to further protect the children.
Parents also need to help their children learn and practice safety rules for walking, bicycling or riding in a vehicle or bus to school.
Jason Jewell
Mustang-area schools begin classes this week, and police officials are reminding citizens to be cautious.
School-zone safety plans a key role in protecting children as they do to and from school.
“It’s a good idea for drivers to make note of where our schools are located,” said Mustang Police Capt. Willard James. “They need to obey the flashing school zone signs, and be mindful of where children are.”
James said Mustang police have adopted a strict policy, when dealing with motorists who speed through a school zone.
“We’ll be enforcing the law,” James said. “We’ll be watching for people who speed through school zones and don’t observe the signs.”
The Mustang city ordinance allows for a $144 fine if a driver is ticketed for speeding in a school zone, James said.
Some tips for motorists include:
When a school bus or children are present slow down and proceed with caution, obeying all traffic laws and speed limits.
Always stop for a school bus that has stopped to load or unload passengers. Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm show that a school bus is stopped to load or unload.
For Mustang drivers, the above rule includes Highway 152, James said. The only exception for the regulation is if a bus is stopped on a divided highway with a center median, James said.
If on a two-lane or four-lane undivided highway, stop if a school bus is loading or unloading.
Be alert and ready to stop. Watch for children in the street, those playing at a bus stop or ones darting out into a street.
School-zone signs and speed limit signs are in place around all area schools. Police urge citizens to heed these signs in an attempt to further protect the children.
Parents also need to help their children learn and practice safety rules for walking, bicycling or riding in a vehicle or bus to school.
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