Police warn parents about dropping off school children

Friday, September 3, 2004

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIP) has issued advice to motorists to take extra care on the roads with the re-opening of government and private schools around the Islands.

All schools have flashing lights some distance away to warn motorists that they are entering a school zone.

Drivers should take care to watch out for and heed these warning lights. Motorists should drive accordingly, in the school zones, paying particular attention to pedestrians and other motorists who may be stopping to drop off students.

Parents are also reminded to pull over to the side of the road when dropping off children and not to stop in the middle of the road. The practice of stopping in the middle of the road not only obstructs traffic, but also causes congestion and is dangerous for students. Police Officers have been directed to patrol the school areas and motorists who continue this practice are being warned that they will be given a ticket for the offense of causing an obstruction.

The RCIP are also advising drivers to allow additional time for their journey to work, in anticipation of the increase in traffic and possible delays caused by the return to school.

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