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▪ Always heed signs and the directions of school and law enforcement officials.
▪ Always obey posted speed limits and other traffic laws.
▪ Act as you would want people to act if it were your neighborhood.
▪ Be patient and understand that walkers, bicyclists, and school buses are trying to exit the school, too.
▪ Always ensure that you and your passengers buckle up.
▪ Never talk on a cell phone or engage in other distractions while driving.

Tips for Walking and Biking Safely
Walking – Teach, practice, and remind children to:
▪ Walk with an adult or responsible older child at all times.
▪ Walk on the sidewalk if there is one.
▪ Walk facing the traffic, as far from the road/traffic as possible, if no sidewalk is available.
▪ Walk; do not run.
▪ Give drivers time to see you before crossing the street.
▪ Keep looking for cars while you are crossing.
▪ Wear white clothing or reflectors when walking in the dark or in low light.
▪ Be familiar with the traffic signs such as the moving light signal of a man walking, which turns red or green to
signify that people can cross the street.
▪ Always look first to your left and right, and be aware of moving vehicles at all times - - even bicycles!
▪ Walk within the crosswalk.
▪ Try to cross the street with other people.
▪ If there is a policeman or guard giving a signal, wait for him to motion with his hand indicating that you can
cross or to show a placard that says “Go”.
▪ Avoid dawdling or engaging in other activities while walking such as using a cell phone or looking for something
in your bag.
Biking – Bicycles are vehicles. Riders must follow Florida Traffic Laws. Teach, practice, and remind children to:

▪ Always wear a helmet that is properly fitted.
▪ Whenever possible, ride with an adult or responsible older student.
▪ Always obey all traffic signs and signals.
▪ Ride on the right side of the road or trail in a single file (one bicycle behind another).
▪ Ride in the same direction as other vehicles.
▪ Go straight across railroad tracks.
▪ Always use proper hand signals when turning and stopping.
▪ Yield to pedestrians and alert them with a bicycle bell or your voice when passing.

NOTE: Bicycle riders and passengers under the age of 16 must wear properly fitted, safety-rated helmets when riding a
bicycle. Law enforcement officers may issue traffic citations and assess fines to riders or passengers who do not comply.
F.S. § 316.2065(3)(d), & (e)

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