InterLinc: Safety Tips for School Children - Signalized School Crossing Safety Tips

Have students press the button to activate the crossing light.
Encourage the students to pay attention to the pedestrian crossing signal, and do their visiting with their friends after they have crossed.
When the "WALK" signal comes on, students need to look in all directions to make sure traffic is slowing to a stop before stepping off the curb.
Students should stay within the crosswalk.
Students that have started to cross when the "DON'T WALK" or "HAND" signal begins to flash should continue to cross. The lights are preset to flash long enough for a child to cross.
Instruct children to look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.
Students should stand back from the curb while waiting for the pedestrian light to change.
When the "WALK" signal comes on, students need to watch for vehicles that may be turning into the crosswalk.
Students should not stop, play, or turn around and go back after they have started crossing.
Students should not step off the curb or enter the crosswalk when the "DON'T WALK" or "HAND" signal is flashing or solid.
At fully signalized intersections, students should cross with the pedestrian signals and not with the "green" or traffic signal.
Students should not enter the crosswalk when emergency vehicles are approaching, even if the "WALK" signal comes on.