As the roads get busier with back to school, the Alberta RCMP is giving safety tips for students, guardians, and drivers.

Parents/guardians and students:

- Brightly coloured clothing can help make students visible when weather or time of day limits visibility.

- Teach your child to look in all directions before crossing the street, only cross at crosswalks, and always make eye contact with drivers before stepping out onto the road.

- Instruct your child to never run after a school bus as neither the bus driver nor other motorists may see them on the road.

- Show your child a safe route to walk/bike to school. Make sure to walk the route with them at least once to point out any hazards and to show them how to properly use crosswalks and obey traffic control devices.

- If using a schoo

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