School Zone Safety Tips

As we head into a busy second half of the school year, we would like to remind our community of these important traffic safety reminders in and around school zones. 

Please remember to leave plenty of time for drop-offs and pick-ups, drive slowly and watch for students walking, biking, crossing streets and parking lots. Once in the school parking lot, please follow all traffic signs and directions from principals and school staff. Please take a moment to review the following safety reminders from the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and watch an e-bike safety video from IPD.

Students who ride e-vehicles to school must follow their school’s registration process. For more information, please contact your middle or high school administration office.

We’re in this together! Let’s all do our part to keep each other safe.

Follow these traffic safety reminders to help ensure a safe school zone and parking lot experience.

🚗 Driver Safety

Quick reminders to keep school zones safe

• Drop off only in designated areas

• Never stop in the middle of the street

• Slow down and make full stops

• Avoid distracted driving

• Watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and pets

🚶 Pedestrian Safety

For students & families walking to school

• Use crosswalks and follow crossing guards

• Make eye contact with drivers

• Stop and look both ways

• Don’t assume drivers can see you

⚡ E-Vehicle Safety

E-bikes, scooters & electric vehicles

• Follow the rules of the road

• Stop at red lights and stop signs

• Wear helmets (required for under 18 & all Type 3 riders)

• Use hand signals and bike bells

• Slow down near pedestrians and intersections

• Wear reflective gear at night

🚲 Bicycle Safety

Before & during every ride

• Check brakes and tire pressure

• Make sure both feet touch the ground when seated

• Avoid headphones

• Use front white lights and rear red reflectors