Dear Parents,
On behalf of the Arlington Heights Police Department and District 25 Schools here are a couple of safety reminders that will keep traffic moving efficiently and more importantly keep our kids safe. I have been out to several schools in September and observed a few traffic safety issues.
- Pull up your vehicles as far as you possibly can to drop off your children, allowing the cars behind you room.
- Don’t double-park to drop off your kids, and make sure your children get out of the car on the curbside.
- If you are getting out of your car and walking with your child, please don’t park and leave your car in the drop off area.
- Children who walk to school should be crossing the street in the crosswalk, and when that isn’t possible they should be crossing at an intersection.
- Obey all traffic signs on and around school property.
Inclement weather is always a challenge when it comes to traffic safety. Patience is required during snowy or rainy days, as the times for drop off and pick up can increase. Please allow yourself time to get to work or your next destination safely. Driver’s vision can be decreased due to a number of factors, such as icy windshields and defective wiper blades. Slippery roadways can also add to driver anxiety.
I hope every parent will take a moment to reflect on what we all can do to keep our kids safe.
Thanks for your cooperation!
Officer Veenstra
School Resource Officer
Arlington Heights Police Department
