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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 17, 2026San Diego

California traffic safety officials urge drivers to reduce speed in school zones

State traffic safety authorities are calling on drivers to slow down and remain vigilant in school zones as students return to classrooms. The campaign aims to prevent accidents involving children walking or biking to school.

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Why It Matters

Increased traffic and pedestrian activity near schools during the back-to-school season creates a higher risk of accidents for students commuting to class.

Key Facts

  • Traffic safety authorities are requesting that drivers reduce their speed in school zones.
  • The advisory is issued in response to the start of the new school year.
  • The primary goal is to prevent accidents involving students who walk or bike to school.

Who's Mentioned

other1,253“Number of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in California in 2024.”organizationCalifornia Office of Traffic Safety“State agency leading the safety campaign.”personStephanie Dougherty“Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety.”organizationCalifornia Highway Patrol“State law enforcement agency increasing school zone patrols.”other14“Age threshold for bicycle-related injury data.”personDina El-Tawansy“Director of Caltrans.”locationCalifornia“The state where the safety advisory is issued.”organizationOficina de Seguridad“The agency issuing the safety reminder.”