FORT WAYNE, IN – With schools back in session, the Fort Wayne Police Department is reminding drivers to exercise extra caution near crosswalks and school zones. The department released a detailed safety notice Monday emphasizing the importance of obeying crossing guards and traffic signals to protect children and families.
According to police, motorists must stop before the crossing zone whenever a guard signals, remain stopped until the guard has safely returned to the curb, and avoid blocking or stopping inside the crosswalk. Officers also warn against turning right while a crossing guard is still in the roadway—a violation under Indiana law.
The department’s post stresses patience and attentiveness: “Approach school zones with extraordinary caution to ensure the safety of children,” it reads. Drivers are also urged never to pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks and to yield to pedestrians at all times.
The message follows several recent reports statewide of drivers speeding or failing to stop for crossing guards, prompting renewed awareness campaigns as morning and afternoon traffic increases with the school year.
Police say following these rules not only prevents accidents but reinforces a community-wide commitment to keeping Fort Wayne students safe.
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