The South Carolina Department of Public Safety encourages parents and teachers to talk with their children about the importance of safety before and after school starts. This page is meant to serve as a guide by housing important safety information in a central location. The back-to-school season is a great time to teach, motivate, practice and encourage safety habits as students travel to and from school. We hope schools and childcare facilities will take advantage of the information offered here, including safety videos, fun activity sheets and educational materials for parents and caregivers.

Please watch this video with your children to ensure they know how to safely get on and off a school bus

School Zone Safety

• School Zone Safety Facts
• School Zone Safety Tips
• "Back to School Safety" Video (2:00)
• Step Back. Be Seen. Be Safe.

School Bus Safety

• When to Stop for a School Bus
• Getting On and Off the School Bus Safely
• Do You Know When to Stop For a School Bus?

Back-to-School Safety Graphics

Child Pedestrian Safety

• Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum

Child Restraint Systems

• SC Child Restraint Law
• Child Safety Q & A
• Installing Child Safety Seats
• Traffic Safety Program for Kids and Parents
• Car Seat Checkup
• Booster Seats – What To Know

Bicycle Safety

• "Bicycle Safety: What You Should Know"

Resources:

• School Bus Danger Zones Coloring Book
• Captain Buckle Up Comic Coloring Book
• Safety City Coloring Book
• SCDPS YouTube Page
• School Bus Safety
• DPS/Media Contact Information
• Pedestrian Safety
• NHTSA
• Cyclist Safety Curriculum