"Walk Your Child to School Day" will be held on October 3, 2007. If your school would like to participate in the event, please contact tammy.horvath@ocfl.net or Carrisa.johns@ocfl.net

Child Pedestrian Safety Rules

1. Cross the street at street corners or at a crosswalk if ther is one, and obey all traffic signals.

2. Walk on a sidewalk; if there is no sidewalk, walke on the left side facing oncomming traffic.

3.  Walk withan adult until you are at least 10 years old.

4.  Only cross in front of a school bus when the driver says it is safe. Do not cross behind the bus or where the driver can't see you.

5.  Hold an adult's hand when you cross the street. Look left, right, and left again before you cross and keep looking both ways until you reach the other side.

6.  If you walk when it is dark, wear light-colored clothing or clothing with reflective material so the drivers can see you.  A flashlight is also a good idea.

7. If a toy or pet goes out into the street, ask and adult for help getting it back.

8.  When you are outside playing, play in a backyard or playground away from the street or parking lots.