SANDS POINT POLICE

26 TIBBITS LANE SANDS POINT, NY 11050

A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF RUEHLE

School is Open - Drive Carefully

Help Us Reduce Child Injuries!

The greatest threat children face today is motor

vehicle crashes. While walking, cycling or as a

passenger in a motor vehicle, these crashes are

the leading cause of death for children ages 3

and older.

The problem escalates during the months kids are in school. Kids are vulnerable for several reasons:

They are small and less visible to motorists
It is more difficult for children to judge traffic situations, because their peripheral vision is one-third narrower than an adult’s
Children do not always possess the capability to make sound judgements
Children can easily be distracted, especially when around other kids

In short, kids are not adults – and its up to drivers to compensate for these differences

SCHOOLS OPEN CAMPAIGN

To help protect children, the Sands Point Police Department urges motorists to follow these safety tips:

Slow down near schools and in residential areas
Drive with your headlights on – even during the day – so children and other drivers can see you
Look for clues such as AAA School Safety Patrollers, bicycles, and playgrounds that indicate children should be in the area
Scan between parked cars and other objects for signs of children
Practice extra caution in bad weather
Always stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students