School Safety Guidelines of Puducherry

• Walk only on the pathway, and if it is a road without a pathway, walk on the right hand side of the road.
• Never run or hurry on the road.
• Cross only on green lights and at strict crossings.
• At the time of crossing a wide road, always cross in two sections: in the first section cross straight to the island carefully, and in the second section, cross where the road is clear.
• Do not enter the road at a corner, as drivers may not be able to see children in time.
• Hold on to the handrail, especially when a moving bus takes a sharp turn.
• Never sit or stand on the footboard of the bus.
• Never put any part of the body outside a school bus window.
• Parents should properly supervise their children while dropping them at bus stops.
• Children should have proper awareness of road safety rules.
• Every school bus should have a teacher for controlling students and maintaining discipline inside the bus.
• If any children violate the traffic rules, teachers should report it to the concerned authority — the Principal or the Traffic Police.
• School buses should be checked regularly for necessary safety requirements.
• Children should be given adequate supervision while boarding the bus.
• Teachers are responsible for arranging an alternative bus and keeping children together if a bus breaks down or an issue arises.