West Miami police urge drivers, parents and students to follow back-to-school safety rules

Lieutenant Arcea, West Miami Police Department, urged drivers, parents and students to follow traffic and bus-safety rules as the school year begins.

In a brief community announcement, Arcea said, “First, drivers slow down in the school zones. No texting and driving. Eyes up. Phones down. Parents use the designated drop off zones.” Arcea also warned against double parking and reminded pedestrians and bicyclists to use sidewalks and crosswalks and to wear helmets. “Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before you get on or off the bus,” Arcea said.

The message lists specific safety directions rather than proposing new policy or enforcement measures: slow down in school zones; avoid texting and driving; use designated drop-off areas; do not double park; pedestrians and bicyclists should use sidewalks and crosswalks; wear helmets; and wait until a school bus is completely stopped before boarding or leaving.

The advisory was delivered as a public-safety announcement to the West Miami community; no formal actions, votes, or changes to local ordinances were discussed or recorded in the provided transcript. The guidance is framed as preventive safety steps parents, students and drivers can adopt immediately.

Residents seeking clarification about enforcement, school-specific drop-off procedures or school-bus routes should contact the West Miami Police Department or their child’s school, as those details were not specified in the announcement.

From Lieutenant Arcea: “Let’s work together to make this the safest school year yet. From all of us here at the West Miami Police Department, have a great and safe school year.”