08/12/2026
It’s that time of year again! School is starting back this week, which means school zones will be busy again too.
Slow down, stay alert and keep an eye out for students as you make your way through school zones. Let’s help everyone start the school year safely!
🎒🚸 Back-to-School Safety Tip: Slow Down in School Zones
Sheriff Stitch Guillory and CPSO are reminding drivers that school zones are soon to be back in effect.
Every year, we see drivers speeding through school zones, using their phones, or failing to stop for school buses. Those few extra seconds saved are never worth risking a child’s life.
Keep our students safe by remembering to:
🚗 Slow down and obey all posted school zone speed limits.
📵 Put your phone away. A moment of distraction is all it takes.
🛑 Stop for school buses when required by law.
🚸 Watch carefully for children crossing streets, walking between vehicles, or riding bicycles.
👮 Be patient with crossing guards and school traffic.
Parents, help your children stay safe by reminding them to:
✔️ Use designated crosswalks whenever possible.
✔️ Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
✔️ Stay alert and avoid looking at their phones while walking.
