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If the Lights are Flashing, Don't Try Passing

The Randolph Traffic Advisory Committee in collaboration with Randolph Township Schools launched a bus and student pedestrian safety campaign to encourage all drivers and student pedestrians to be safe. To keep our students safe, the American Automobile Association (AAA) recommends that parents and motorists:

Slow Down: Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster.

Come to a Complete Stop: Research shows that more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods. Always come to a complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding.

Eliminate Distractions: Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. Children can be quick, crossing the road unexpectedly or emerging suddenly between two parked cars. Reduce risk by not using your cell phone or eating while driving, for example.

Reverse Responsibly: Every vehicle has blind spots. Check for children on the sidewalk, in the driveway and around your vehicle before slowly backing up. Teach your children to never play in, under or around vehicles.

Watch for Bicycles: Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least three feet of passing distance between your vehicle and a bicyclist. If your child rides a bicycle to school, require that he or she wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet on every ride. Find videos, expert advice and safety tips at ShareTheRoad.AAA.com

Talk to your Teen: Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, and nearly one in four fatal crashes involving teen drivers occur during the after school hours of 3 PM to 7 PM. Get evidence-based guidance and tips at TeenDriving.AAA.com

Thank you to the Township of Randolph for collaborating with us on this important safety initiative!