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residents should be prepared to stop or slow for children  \n- Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk  \n\n### Pedestrian Safety Tips:  \n\n- Parents: Teach your children traffic and pedestrian safety  \n- Always walk on sidewalks when available. If no sidewalks are available, walk on the left side of the road  \n- Always look both ways before crossing the street to check for oncoming traffic  \n- Always wait for a vehicle to come to a complete stop before crossing or entering a crosswalk  \n- Never push, play, or shove others while walking near traffic  \n- Do not use your mobile device at crosswalks or while on the road  \n\n### Cyclist Safety Tips:  \n\n- Check that your child's bike fits them properly and that all the bike's functions are working correctly. Also, check that the tires are sufficiently inflated.  \n- Both kids and parents should wear appropriate safety gear, including helmets when biking.  Make sure the helmet fits properly and is worn snugly on the head.  \n- Parents should teach their kids the importance of biking safely. Remind them to stay aware of their surroundings, and ride in a predictable manner.  \n- Teach your child to use hand signals when turning to communicate their intentions to drivers. Encourage them to obey traffic rules and practice proper road etiquette  \n- While crossing intersections, ensure your child is walking along with their bike instead of \nriding their bike.  \n\nTo report illegal or dangerous activity, contact the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, click [here](https://mocopct4.org/). \n\n*Did you find this article helpful? Share with your friends and neighbors on Facebook, X/Twitter, and Nextdoor!*","minHeight":null,"id":"106"}]}}},"pageContext":{"id":"58"}},"staticQueryHashes":["2278676143","3353957978","3649515864","63159454"]}