School's Out for Summer

The Postal Service reminds employees to look out for children on roads and sidewalks now that schools are out for summer.

Here are some tips:

• Whenever there’s a ball rolling in the street, there’s likely to be a child following it. Slow down and prepare to stop quickly.
• Pay attention to the lone child walking along the street. Drivers are more likely to overlook a single youngster than several together.
• Be aware of children on roller skates, skateboards or roller blades who often roll onto streets from alleys or driveways.
• Look out for bicyclists — especially young or new riders. Give them plenty of room.
• When mail is out of sequence, never back up to re-deliver a missed box. Get out of the vehicle, secure it properly and walk to the missed box if you can do so safely.

Also, never give mail to children while inside a vehicle. If children approach the vehicle, get out and ask them to move away. Double check the area surrounding the entire vehicle before resuming delivery.