Kids in Long Beach head back to school; police urge safety on the street

An estimated 75,000 students will return to classes in Long Beach Unified today, and police are urging motorists and pedestrians to be safe out on the road.

Drivers, police say: Yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, do not pass cars that are stopped for pedestrians, obey speed limits, stop for school buses with red lights flashing and don’t drive distracted.

Pedestrians: Yield to vehicles if you are outside the crosswalk, and do not cross between intersections controlled by traffic signals.

And finally, parents: Do not double park in front of school, follow school drop-off procedures, and teach your child to always cross the street at a crosswalk.

It is equally important for pedestrians and parents to also follow the rules:

For more information, call the Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section at 562-570-7209.

– Staff report

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