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SpU TH 8F <br /> 4 � <br /> , <br /> R R <br /> 1865 <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br /> PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR <br /> OFFICE OF THE MAYOR <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> August 21, 2012 <br /> Contact:Debra Johnson,Director of Communications <br /> Phone: 574-235-5853 <br /> MAYORPETE BUTTIGIEG ASKS RESIDENTS TO SLOW DOWN <br /> FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN <br /> SOUTH BEND Mayor Pete Buttigieg is asking South Bend residents to be more <br /> mindful of traffic rules in school zones as students return to the classroom. School starts <br /> for the South Bend Community School Corporation on Wednesday,August 22. <br /> School zones with flashing traffic control devices will be enabled,and the South Bend <br /> Police Department,along with the Street Department,will utilize lighted sign boards to <br /> remind drivers that school is back in session. The Street Department is currently making <br /> sure the city's flashing yellow lights are in working order. <br /> The South Bend Police Department will have extra officers out patrolling school zones to <br /> ensure motorists observe the speed limit and other traffic signals, especially when children <br /> and buses are present. <br /> Police will be increasing enforcement in school zones with heavy emphasis on the first <br /> week of school. The department's goal is to correct drivers' behavior, ensuring zero <br /> accidents involving children and pedestrians near schools. Included with speed zone <br /> checks will be increased enforcement of"NO Turn On Red" intersection violations. <br /> Parents of kids that walk to and from school are urged to reinforce good safety practices <br /> while walking near traffic. School zone speeds in South Bend are 25 miles per hour. <br /> ### <br /> 1400 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING- 227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD-SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601 <br /> PHONE 574/235-9261 FAx 574/235-9892 <br />