Back to School Safety

Whether you are a parent, student, teacher or motorist, we all have a key role to play in ensuring our kids head back to school safely.

Pedestrians

• Use designated crossing points and follow crossing signals where available.
• When crossing major roads, make sure that all lanes of traffic have stopped before walking across.
• Make eye contact with drivers before stepping out onto crosswalks.
• Dress to be seen. Wear bright colours or reflective material whenever possible.
• Always be aware of your surroundings. Remove headphones and put electronic devices away.

Drivers

• Slow down. 30km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8:00am to 5:00pm on school days.
• Leave yourself extra time to get through school zones. Drop off and pick up times can be especially busy and congested.
• Focus on the road by putting away electronic devices and other distractions.
• Be alert for youngsters walking to and from school as you back out of your driveway or leave your parking garage.
• When dropping off or picking up children at school, ensure you do so in a safe place where the children can exit onto a sidewalk.

School Bus Safety: Did You Know? 

• It is illegal for a vehicle to pass a stopped school bus with its red light flashing.
• All vehicles travelling in the same and opposite direction as the bus are required to stop when the bus displays flashing red warning lights and extends the stop signal arm.
• Failure to stop for a school bus signal can result in a $368 fine.

Surrey RCMP School Resource Officers

Surrey RCMP School Resource Officers are assigned to every school in Surrey. They are responsible for attending calls for service at the schools, and also for education and outreach with students of all ages. Not sure who your School Resource Officer is? Contact your school administration to find out. School programs include:

Code Blue/Mini Blue
School Sports Program
Shattering the Image
Wrap Program

More Resources for Parents and Youth

Parent Helpline
Online Safety
Gang Awareness
Drug Awareness