Fort Wayne, Indiana – Fort Wayne police are reminding drivers to follow school zone laws to protect children and crossing guards.
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, officers issued a public reminder Monday urging motorists to strictly obey crossing guards and traffic rules in active school zones. The department emphasized that Indiana law requires drivers to follow the instructions of a school crossing guard.
Police outlined several key safety rules for drivers. Motorists must stop their vehicles before entering a school crossing zone when signaled by a crossing guard. Drivers should not proceed until the guard has safely returned to the curb. Vehicles must stop at the solid line behind the crosswalk and are prohibited from passing another vehicle stopped at a crossing.
Officials also reminded drivers that right turns are not permitted through a crosswalk when a crossing guard is present. Drivers are urged to slow down, remain alert, and yield to children and families crossing the street.
The department said school zones require heightened awareness, especially during arrival and dismissal times when pedestrian traffic increases.
The reminder comes as students remain in session across Fort Wayne, with officers emphasizing patience and caution behind the wheel.
For young drivers and student commuters, school zone enforcement can directly impact daily travel routes and traffic patterns.
Police did not announce any specific enforcement initiative but stressed that following crossing guard instructions is a legal requirement designed to prevent crashes and injuries.
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