School Resource Officer Deputy Bryce Cooper

August 26th, 2015

Traffic Safety Presentation

School Zone Safety Tips

DRIVERS: Remember – 25 MPH in School/Residential Zones. SLOW DOWN – more pedestrians and bicyclists. Exercise extra CAUTION in areas without sidewalks.

**PLEASE NOTE: THE SAFETY OF ALL C.N.U.S.D. STUDENTS, STAFF MEMBERS AND PARENTS IS MY ONLY CONCERN **

Most Frequently Seen Violations 1.) 22350 VC – Unsafe Speed. 2.) 21460.5(c) VC – Two way left turn lane violation. (U-

turns or travel more than 200’). 3.) 21950 (a) VC – Ped in crosswalk/driver yield. 4.) 21951 VC – Overtake/pass vehicle stopped for ped. 5.) 22400(a) VC – Impede traffic/load or unload passenger in

traffic lanes 6.) 21755(a) VC – Unsafe passing on right. 7.) 23123(a) VC – Cell phone use while driving.

22350 VC Basic Speed Law:

Drive vehicle on a roadway faster than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, traffic conditions, and surface conditions… and in no event at a speed that endangers the safety of persons or property.

21460.5(c) VCTwo-way left turn lane:

Use only to prepare for or make a left turn/U-turn on a roadway. Do not drive in lane over 200 feet. Left turn or U-turn NOT to be made from ANY other lane if two-way left turn lane is designated.

21950(a) VC & 21951 VC- Pedestrian in a crosswalk: Driver yield to

pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

- Crosswalk: Do not overtake or pass a vehicle from the rear at any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

- Impede Traffic: Stop or slow a vehicle on a roadway and block the normal flow/reasonable flow of traffic unless necessary for safe operation. (Also see 22500(h) VC – Double Parking)

- Passing on Right: When unsafe or drive off main- traveled portion of roadway.

22400(a) VC & 21755(a) VC

23123(a) VC & 23123.5(a) VCCell phone use while driving – Do not use a wireless telephone while driving unless phone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking. (Under 18yrs – 23124(b) VC)

Texting while driving – Do not drive while using an electric wireless device to write, send, or read a text- based communication (social media sites included) unless device specifically designed to allow hands free operation.

The End

Any questions/concerns please feel free to contact me at Norco High School between the hours of 8:00am and 2:30pm (Monday-Friday).

(951) 736-3241