With the return to school, it is a timely reminder for motor­ists to slow down, as well as to comply with parking areas near schools. Motorists need to remember to be alert, vigi­lant and patient, particularly when travelling in and around school and bus zones, and to obey the road rules.

Keep these in mind:

• Flashing lights on a school bus mean the bus has stopped to load or unload students
• The law requires you to slow to 40kmh or less within 50m
• Wherever possible, pe­destrians should cross at designated crossings
• Supervise young children while they wait at bus stops or cross roads
• Slow down and obey all traffic speed signs and stop for crossing guards on the roadway.