Police targeting school zones for safety

With Petaluma schools starting this week, the Petaluma Police and Traffic Engineering departments will be conducting the annual "Safe Routes to School" traffic safety operation beginning Tuesday, Aug. 21.

The operation will deploy additional police officers, community service officers and volunteers in school zones to increase the level of traffic safety through traffic enforcement and education for students and parents on the importance of traffic safety.

Now in its fifteenth year, the "Safe Routes to School" program reminds motorists to avoid distracted driving, cell phone use and covering both ears with buds or earphones. The police department also reminds motorists that the school zone speed limit is 25 miles per hour when children are present and recommends leaving early enough to reach your destination without rushing.

Members of the community who identify traffic hazards or other hazardous traffic situations near school zones are encouraged to contact the Petaluma Traffic Unit at 776-3775.

For more information and safety reminders, visit http://cityofpetaluma.net/pubworks/pdf/safe-routes-to-school.pdf

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