Traffic & Transit
Cops Offer Safety Tips As Kids Head Back To School In Naperville
It's the start of the 2023-24 school year, so Naperville cops are encouraging residents to take extra precautions to keep kids safe.
NAPERVILLE, IL — As kids in Naperville head back to school, police are sharing tips to help keep students safe.
Police recommend using the following tips as safety guidelines for students:
- Encourage kids to walk with a friend or group of friends
- Stay within crosswalks and obey traffic signals and crossing guards
- Check with parents or trusted grownups if approached by a stranger
- Report suspicious activity
- Know your bus number and address, along with a parent's cellphone number
Drivers should also use caution, police urge. The following tips are recommended for drivers in Naperville:
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- Budget time to allow for bus-related delays
- Obey traffic signals and stop completely ahead of crosswalks
- Heed speed limits, especially near schools
- Fully stop to accommodate children getting onto or off of school buses
- Watch for children near school buses
- Avoid distracted driving
- Park in designated areas
- Lock cars when they are unattended
- Discuss safety tips with teen drivers
District 203 students start school Aug. 17; District 204 students begin classes Aug. 24.
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