Tampa Bay Back to School Traffic Concerns

Local drivers are reminded to have continued patience with heavy traffic, stopped vehicles, and children crossing streets near schools. Many local area schools are well aware of the issues and hazards their students, families, and community face as they drop off and pick up children from school each day.

Local parents have also been vocalizing their concerns about such issues as lack of sidewalks and long car lines to pick up their children from school. While parents walk and wait in their vehicles they notice other local drivers speed by and make dangerous maneuvers to get around the car lines in the roadways, such as driving over medians and curbs. Many are concerned with the safety of the children and want to see changes. Some schools are able to make changes while others do not have the budget to fix the issues and ask for continued patience.

Drivers need to stay alert when driving near schools. Be on the lookout for stopped vehicles picking up children. Be on the lookout for children and parents who may be crossing the street or walking near the school. Drivers may even want to find alternate routes to get to their destinations to avoid school areas during drop off and pick up times.

Parents should talk with their children about staying alert too. When walking to and from school, children should remember to keep their cell phones in their bookbag or pocket so they can stay alert at all times. They should also remember to use cross walks if available to cross any streets while getting to and from school.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, call Personal Injury Attorney Chelsie M. Lamie at 727-501-3464 for a free consultation. You can also learn more about Attorney Lamie by visiting www.chelsielamie.com.