# US school zone safety awareness

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-school-zone-safety-awareness
> Updated: 2026-08-23T07:56:28.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

As the back-to-school season begins, law enforcement and safety officials in various U.S. regions are issuing guidance to manage increased traffic and protect students.

In Bartlesville and Clarksville, police have urged motorists to exercise caution due to expected congestion around campuses. In Tennessee, authorities emphasized that illegally passing a stopped school bus is a Class A misdemeanor, carrying fines between $250 and $1,000.

Expanding on these safety efforts, California officials from the Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans are promoting the “ABCs” of safety: staying Alert for bicyclists and watching for Children crossing the street. Guidance for drivers includes adhering to reduced speed limits and avoiding distractions, while pedestrians are advised to use marked crosswalks and maintain visibility by walking toward oncoming traffic in areas without sidewalks.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: School zone safety: Tips for drivers and pedestrians

Safety officials are urging drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to exercise extra caution during the back-to-school season to navigate increased traffic and protect students in school zones.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/school-zone-safety-tips-for-drivers-and-pedestrians

### 2026-08-11: Police urge driver caution as students return to school

Police in Bartlesville and Clarksville are urging driver caution and strict adherence to school bus laws as students return to classrooms, warning of increased traffic and congestion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-urge-driver-caution-as-students-return-to-school

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