Loudoun County Government: LCSO To Conduct Back To School Enforcement Campaign, Offers Tips For Students & Parents

Press release from the Loudoun County Government:

August 23, 2021

Loudoun County, VA (August 23, 2021)- As Summer break comes to an end Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is asking drivers to watch for children walking to and from school as they may forget to watch for you. Over the next few weeks, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Deputies will be conducting speed and traffic safety enforcement around local schools as part of the agency’s Back-to-School enforcement and public education campaign. LCSO Deputies will be utilizing speed measurement devices, “Smart Trailers”, variable message boards to display safety messages, marked and unmarked cruisers, as well as the agency’s motor unit. In his annual video safety message, Sheriff Chapman is reminding drivers to “slow down and stay alert and help make this a great school year.” Please click here to view the safety message from Sheriff Chapman. The Loudoun Sheriff’s Office is also offering the following tips for students and parents from the National Safety Council: Walkers Parents: Practice walking to school with your child, crossing streets at crosswalks when available.
Walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you must walk in the street, walk facing traffic.
Before crossing the street, stop and look left, right, and left again to see if cars are coming.
Never dart out in front of a parked car.
Never walk while texting or talking on the phone.
Do not walk while using headphones.
Pay attention to crossing guards. Bike Riders Bus Riders

This press release was produced by the Loudoun County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.