LAKE HAVASU — The Lake Havasu City Police Department would like to remind drivers to be alert for students heading to and from school as the first day of school begins on Thursday, July 31. Speed limits are reduced in all school zones, and officers will be monitoring traffic to ensure the safety of the community.
Here are a few reminders to help keep everyone safe: A vehicle approaching a school zone shall not proceed at a speed of more than fifteen miles per hour between the portable signs placed on the roadway during the time specified. Motorists are required to stop if anyone is present anywhere within the school crosswalk when the portable signs are in the street. Motorists may only proceed after all pedestrians exit the crosswalk. Motorists cannot pass any other slower or stopped vehicle in a school zone.
On meeting or approaching a school bus that has stopped on a roadway with flashing red lights, the driver of a vehicle must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus. The driver shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the stop signal and flashing red lights are no longer displayed.
Students who ride bicycles to and from school are required to follow all traffic signs, signals, and lane markings. Bicyclists must travel in the same direction as traffic, not against it. Additionally, anyone under the age of 16 using a skateboard, scooter, or skates on a public road or sidewalk must wear a protective helmet. Bicyclists riding before sunrise or after sunset must also use white headlights and a red reflector for visibility and safety.
Please avoid distractions while you are driving, especially when entering a school zone. Expect delays during school hours and leave yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination.
