Back-to-school traffic safety: It's no accident

Created on August 30, 2010

As a personal injury law firm, my office gets calls daily from people involved in pedestrian accidents. In fact, studies show that Las Vegas is one of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians. This is an especially important issue as thousands among thousands of students return to school this week. Eveyr year at the start of the school year we hear of a student it by a car while cross the street or riding their bike.
I like the article below from the Miami Herald. It talks about how anytime we hear about a child hit by a car we call it an “accident.” And while it likely is, safe driving behavior is no accident. It's a decision to drive safe and protect kids when we get behind the wheel. Below are some back-to-school safety tips from Kids Safe USA.


What kind of safety tips do you give your kids? What kind of tips would you give other drivers? Let’s help each other... help kids stay safe!


-Ed Bernstein


Top Back to School Safety Tips

Here are some simple reminders for drivers:

  • Slow down and be especially alert in the residential neighborhoods and school zones
  • Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs 
  • Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully 
  • Watch for children on and near the road in the morning and after school hours 
  • Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Put down your phone and don’t talk or text while driving

Reminder for your kids:

  • They should cross the street with an adult until they are at least 10 years old
  • Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks 
  • Never run out into the streets or cross in between parked cars 
  • Make sure they always walk in front of the bus where the driver can see them

Find more tips at: Safe Kids.org - Back-to-School Safety


Back-to-school traffic safety: It's no accident
BY CARMEN GONZALEZ CALDWELL

Special to The Miami Herald


Well, its back to school tomorrow and the madness begins for parents and kids. So I want to start with a very important topic: the safety of our children.

Read more: The Miami Herald