Fort Wayne, IN – School Zone Alert Today: Police Urge Drivers to Slow Down; Crossing Guard Laws Explained

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Fort Wayne, IN – With students back in classrooms, Fort Wayne police are urging drivers to slow down and strictly follow crossing guard instructions in school zones, warning that even brief lapses can lead to serious injuries.

According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana law requires all motorists to obey the signals and directions of school crossing guards, treating their stop signs the same as standard traffic stop signs. Police say recent observations show drivers rolling through crosswalks, stopping in restricted areas, or proceeding too early while guards are still present…

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