St. Lucie Public Schools recognizes that bicycle riding is a fun, healthy, and great way to get to school. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle!
Follow some basic safety tips when you ride:
- Always wear your helmet.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Be careful in and around driveways.
- Always watch where you are going.
For additional bike safety tips, visit: https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/kidsandbikesafetyweb/index.htm
Watch videos about bicycle safety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkoVxBnnGko
Walking to school can be fun and healthy too! Here are some basic pedestrian safety tips to follow:
- Walk on sidewalks if possible.
- Put cell phones away and pay attention.
- Look both left and right to cross the street.
- Cross streets at a corner, using traffic signals and crosswalks whenever possible.
For additional pedestrian safety tips and resources, visit: http://guide.saferoutesinfo.org/pdf/TeachingChildrenToWalkSafely.pdf
Watch a video about pedestrian safety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_3saftYsZM
