East Hartford PD Gives Back To School Safety Tips

EAST HARTFORD, CT — School is set to start Aug. 29 in East Hartford and town officials are reminding drivers to be extra careful as students head to bus stops.

"As school starts up in the next couple of weeks, it is important for parents and guardians to remind their children about safety procedures around bus stops," Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc said. "Most accidents involving school buses take place while children enter or exit the school bus each day, so please take extra care when traveling behind or near a bus.”

East Hartford Police will step up enforcement of school zones and bus routes over the next couple of weeks. To sign up for free Greater Hartford news alerts and more, click here.

Some safety tips from East Hartford Police Chief Scott Sansom:

• Have a safe place to wait for the bus and enter and exit the bus away from traffic
• Stay away from the bus until it comes to complete stop and the driver signals to enter
• When being dropped off, children should exit the bus and walk ahead of it before crossing in front as the bus driver can see them better
• Use the hand rails to enter and exit the bus
• Children should be aware of their surroundings and be extra careful while crossing the street
• Children should always look both ways before crossing any street
• If children have questions regarding their safety or the behavior of other riders during their trip, they should bring their concerns to their parents, police, or school officials immediately to ensure the safety of all.

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