Rosie Sheffield knows first-hand how dangerous it can be for children when attempting to crossing the street on their way to school.

Although the crossing guard has never witnessed an accident, she said that many drivers are negligent when it comes to abiding by the safety signs posted around the schools.

Sheffield, on the job for the third year in a row, said that many drivers ignore the &uot;stop,&uot; &uot;no parking&uot; and &uot;do not enter&uot; signs at the site where she works. She even said that many people are rude and impatient with her.

The advice she gives to drivers: &uot;Watch out for the children!&uot;

Now that school’s back in session, drivers are urged to slow down and take the appropriate precautionary measures to ensure the safety of the more than 4,000 students that will be sharing those same roads with them.

More congestion will call for a more planned approach for drivers, especially for parents who have to drop off their children before heading to work.

Evans also emphasized the importance of watching out for children walking to school, which, at major intersections, have a crossing guard present to assist them across the street.

Currently, there are 26 crossing guards strategically placed in areas around the city before and after school to help curtail possible accidents. Luckily, no major problems have occurred involving students, Evans said.

Evans said that the first two weeks of the new school year is the toughest &uot;because drivers have to get back into remembering that the school zones are filled with children.&uot;

For children walking, especially at intersections without a crossing guard, Evans advises them to: