CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Police Department wants to remind motorists that school will be back in session starting Aug. 7. Ensuring the safe travel of all of our children to and from school is paramount.
With so many children walking to school, it is vitally important that motorists be aware of school zone times and speed limits. School zones are marked with flashing lights or traffic signs. Drivers need to be alert, obey the speed limit, and avoid distractions. Please pay attention to the School Crossing Guards or Officers directing traffic and follow their directions.
- Slow down.
- Pay attention.
- Be mindful of your surroundings.
CPD wants to remind the citizens that when school buses have stopped on the roadway for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school children and the visual signals are activated (red lights and stop signs), all traffic needs to stop. This includes roadways such as Tiny Town Rd. that do not have a divider between East and West Traffic, this is not considered separate roadways.