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8693 2010-08-25 Troop L School Zones are in Effect in the Troop L Area
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE


Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP L NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 25th, 2010
School Zones are in Effect in the Troop L Area

The end of summer vacation is here and our schools have opened their doors. Troop L would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that School Zones are in effect once again. When a school zone is in effect, the speed limit is reduced, and motorists should pay extra attention to children crossing the roadway and the school crossing guard when they are present. Most school zone hours are in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Although these times are used for most school zones they may vary from school to school. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each driver to know and watch for any changes in speed limits and for active school zones. Louisiana State Police Troop L will be patrolling school zones throughout the Troop L area when they are in effect. Any motorist found to be in violation will be cited.

In addition to the speed zones, the motoring public needs to be on the lookout for school buses that are loading or unloading children. If a school bus is stopped for this purpose and has its stop signs and red lights activated, motorists must stop not less than thirty feet from the bus and wait for the lights to be turned off before proceeding. Under no circumstances should a driver pass a school bus which is stopped to pick-up or drop-off a child. A school bus driver can report any violation of this law. The fines for this violation can be substantial and your driver's license may be suspended.

Troop L would also like to remind parents of some general rules you can pass on to your children that may be walking or biking to school this year. Teach your children.

· Do not cross the street alone if you are younger than 10 years old.
· Always STOP at the curb before crossing the street.
· Walk; do not run across the street.
· Look LEFT, RIGHT, and LEFT again before crossing.
· Walk facing traffic.
· Make sure drivers see you before crossing the street in front of them.
· Cross at least 10 feet in front of a school bus.
· At railroad crossings, stop and look both ways, if on a bike walk it across the crossing.
· When riding a bicycle always wear a proper fitting bicycle helmet.


Contact Information:
TFC Nick Manale
Public Affairs Unit Troop L
Louisiana State Police
Office: (985) 893-6250
Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org

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