As everyone returns to school for the 2023-2024 year, the Signal Hill Police Department would like to remind parents to follow these safety tips and to share information with their children to help keep them safe:
• Always walk with a buddy or group; avoid talking to strangers.
• Before crossing the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming.
• Pay attention to your surroundings, and do not walk and use electronics at the same time.
Riding the bus to school:
• Be sure the bus driver can see you.
• Never walk behind the bus.
• Do not put your head, arms, or legs out the window.
• Always wear a helmet and make sure it fits properly.
• Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file.
• Ride while alert and do not use electronics or wear both earbuds while riding.
• Obey all signs, signals, and crossing guards, especially in school zones.
• Slow down and watch for children walking/biking to school and for children exiting a school bus.
• Do not pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children (this is also a citable offense).
