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  1. Wait for the next green man when the green light is flashing.

  2. Look out, go slow and give way to pedestrians.

  3. Watch out for look markings on the road.

  4. Raise your hand when crossing the road.

 

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Parents and the community have a responsibility to help ensure the safety of children.

To reduce traffic congestion at school zones, consider the following alternatives when ferrying your child to/from school:

  • Take public transport or the school bus.

  • Walk or cycle to school. If you cycle, you are encouraged to wear a helmet and practise there safe riding habits:

    • Stop and look before riding across road crossings.

    • Go slow when others are around and give way to pedestrians. Dismount and push your bicycle in crowded areas.

    • Use cycling paths when available.

    • Keep left on paths and alert others before overtaking.

  • Try car/taxi pooling with those staying nearby or en route to your child’s shcool.

  • If you still need to drive, please pick up or drop off your child at proper parking spaces (e.g. public car parks) so that your child’s and other road users' safety will not be compromised.

GUIDING YOUR CHILD

Set the right example for your child when walking to school and crossing the road:

  • Use footpaths and designated crossings.

  • Do not walk between parked vehicles or buses, and be on the look out for vehicles before turning from a path.

  • Look out for cyclists or personal mobility device riders.

  • Do not rush. Always stop, look out for traffic in all directions and make eye contact with drivers before stepping off a kerb.

  • Be attentive and avoid using gadgets such as mobile phones.

TRAFFIC SAFETY MEASURES

Keeping children safe at school zones is top priority. Several traffic measures are implemented at school zones to remind motorists to slow down, drive carefully and to look out for children crossing the road.

These include:

  • School zone signs

  • Traffic calming measures such as road humps

  • Pedestrian crossings

  • Parking restriction lines

  • Railing along the road divider

  • “SLOW” and “SCHOOL” road marking and red-textured road surfaces