News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, August 30, 2013 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY As the new school year is upon us, the Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind parents and guardians of the importance of the safety of our children as they go to and from school.  Each year, serious safety hazards are created when children are being dropped off and picked up from school.   Parents and guardians who are stopping or parking their vehicles while dropping their children off are reminded to do so in an appropriate and legal fashion, paying particular attention to no stopping/parking signs in schools zones. Drivers should be abiding with the pick-up and drop off programs that are already established for your school.    If your child walks to school, walk with your child several times to familiarize them with the route and point out traffic hazards and situations to avoid.  As the distance from home to school increases, so does the risk of encountering traffic safety hazards.    Talk to your child about traffic safety and teach them when and where it is safest to cross while stressing the importance of using crosswalks and abiding by the direction of School Patrols.  Children should visually scan potential dangerous areas such as parking lots and driveways for vehicles.   Parents, guardians and other motorists should consider the volume and speed of the traffic in your area.  Be mindful of children in the area and pay particular attention near schools as children could dart from between vehicles at any time.   Stop signs on buses picking up and dropping off children must always be respected.  Anyone not stopping when a school bus has its stop sign and lights activated may be subject to a fine under the Highway Traffic Act.   Please remember, Just Slow Down.     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.