Y E T SA F WATCH FOR: Bus Signals
It is unlawful to pass a school bus dropping off and picking up students when warning lights are activated. (ORC 4511.75)
Bicycles, Walkers and Crossing Guards
Additional attention is needed while school is in session for the safety of students that walk or ride a bicycle to school and for the crossing guards helping them cross at the intersections.
Speed Limits
Adhere to the posted 20 mph speed zones while school is in session or while flashing school zone warnings are in use.
Phones Down - Heads Up
Texting, talking, reading emails or searching on your phone while driving is the top distraction for drivers. All of this can wait.
FIRST DAY OF WESTERVILLE CITY SCHOOLS AUG. 11
WPD Encourages Safe Driving
The Westerville Division of Police (WPD) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are reminding residents to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” Alcohol can impair reasoning and muscle coordination. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. According to the NHTSA, in 2019, there were 1,775 people killed in alcohol-related accidents where the driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01 to .07 grams of alcohol per deciliter (g/dL) of blood.
BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC)
EFFECT ON DRIVING
.02
Visual function and ability to perform two tasks at once decline.
.05
Reduces coordination, as well as the ability to steer, track moving objects and think quickly.
.08
Impaired concentration and perception. Short-term memory, information processing and speed control also suffer.
.10
The ability to brake and stay within a lane becomes impaired.
.15
Impairs visual and auditory processing. Substantially impacts ability to control a vehicle and may attention to driving. SOURCE: NHTSA
Plan ahead, consider using a rideshare service like COTA//Plus to get home safely. Visit www.cota.com/cotaplus for hours.
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