Biloxi police urge motorists to slow down as students return to school

The Biloxi Police Department is urging motorists to slow down and stay alert as students return to school this week, the department said on Facebook.

The department asked drivers to use extra caution in school zones, neighborhoods and anywhere children may be walking or riding bicycles. It told motorists to obey posted school zone speed limits, watch for crossing guards and always stop for school buses loading and unloading students.

The Biloxi Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the Gulf Coast city of Biloxi, Mississippi. The department said its officers will be out helping keep students safe, but added it needs the public’s cooperation to reduce traffic risks around schools.

Traffic safety around schools matters because slower, attentive driving helps protect children who walk or bike and those getting on and off buses. We will provide more information as it becomes available.