Lakeport Police Department issues traffic safety advisory for first day of school

LAKEPORT, Calif. – With school starting on Wednesday at all Lakeport Unified School District campuses, the Lakeport Police Department issued a traffic safety advisory urging drivers to exercise extra caution.

In its Tuesday evening advisory, the agency reminded those who will be driving in the city that heavy foot and vehicle traffic is expected on and around the school campuses.

Motorists are asked to use caution when driving in the area and to watch out for pedestrians.

Police also reminded any students walking or riding bicycles to school to use caution and watch for traffic.

The Lakeport Police Department will have multiple marked police units in the area enforcing both traffic and parking violations.