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Kissimmee Police Reminds Everyone……School
Starts August 23, 2010….
Be Alert and Watch for Children
Kissimmee, Fla
(August 18, 2010) -- Osceola
County Schools are starting the 2010-2011 school year on Monday, August
23rd . This means more children will be out on the
streets walking or riding bikes to and from school. The Kissimmee
Police Department wants to remind drivers to Keep ‘Em Safe; watch for
the children and be aware of all school zones.
The speed limit in
most school zones is 15 miles per hour. If you speed through a
school zone you will be subject to enhanced fines and penalties.
Please be aware of crossing guards and yield to the children.
Parents are urged to
protect their children when they are going to and from school. If
your child will be riding a bike to school, ensure that the child is
wearing a bicycle helmet and that it fits properly. Review bicycle
safety rules with your child prior to sending them off on Monday
morning.
If you will be
dropping your child off at school, use the proper drop off area for your
school. Do not make alternate drop off areas because of long
lines. Give yourself a few extra minutes in the morning to drop
your child off at the proper location.
Kissimmee Police
crossing guards are also preparing for school to start. Training
for the crossing guards is being conducted today and tomorrow at the
Kissimmee Police Department to ensure the guards are ready for the
students first thing Monday morning.
“It is everyone’s
responsibility to ensure our children are safe on their travels to and
from school,” said Chief Iwanski, “Take this weekend to review safety
tips with your children so they are ready for school Monday morning, and
remember to drive safely and watch for children walking, riding bicycles
and at bus stops.”