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Be Aware of Kids Walking to School
Kids Heading to and from School Require Community Action
Spokane area: As kids in Spokane County prepare to go back to school next week, here are some things everyone can do to keep them safe!
Safety Tips for Home Owners and Renters
Shovel your sidewalks – it's the law and it will limit the number of kids walking in the street
Watch closely for pedestrians when backing out of driveways
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
Try to cross the street at crosswalks
When crossing without a crosswalk signal, make eye contact with the driver and watch for a clear signal they will stop
Wear bright colored clothing or carry a reflective object
If you must walk in a roadway, always walk facing traffic
Wear shoes with good traction
Safety Tips for Drivers
Always yield to pedestrians, watch for those who appear inattentive or indecisive
Watch for vehicles stopped in the lane next to you, they may be yielding to a pedestrian
Allow plenty of breaking distance when approaching a crosswalk, sliding through and stopping there, leaves no safe passage for pedestrians
Be patient, especially as kids go back to school, more and more young, inexperienced pedestrians will be out