Leave in plenty of time to arrive at your destination before having to rush to make it on time.
Slow down and obey speed limits. Neighborhood speed limits are 25 mph.
Do not enter intersections until there is enough room to clear the entire intersection.
Never place a child safety seat in front of an airbag.
Streets are designated for vehicles and should never be used as a playground for your children.
Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Always stop while buses are loading and unloading children.
School zones are 25 mph and are strictly enforced.
Did You Know?
The Alabama Code Title 32 requires motorists that are involved in a traffic crash to remain at the scene of the accident and render aid if there are injuries.
You are required to stop for a school bus loading or unloading if you are on a divided highway and you are on the opposite side.
If you double your speed, you quadruple your stopping distance.
The top causes of traffic accidents in Madison are:
Driver Not in Control/Distracted Driving - Inattentiveness to the task of driving
Failure to Yield Right of Way - Pulling/turning in front of another vehicle
Following Too Close - Following another vehicle too close to stop when the vehicle in front stops abruptly