School’s Open, Drive Carefully Campaign Starts Next Week

It's an exciting time of year for kids and parents, Back to School!!!

Most school here in the Hudson Valley open their doors on Tuesday September 6th and with that the New York State Police have announced the start of the School's Open-Drive Carefully Campaign.

According to a press release from the State Police, the AAA’s annual “School’s Open—Drive Carefully” campaign is set up to help preserve the safety of children traveling to and from school.

The program tries to show school age children the risks from motor vehicle crashes, which is the leading cause of death for children from five to fourteen years old.

Major Joseph W. Dodd has said that “Drivers need to slow down, be alert, and avoid distractions while driving to ensure children make it to school and safely home to their families. We are asking everyone – motorists, parents, and students to do their part and be vigilant during this busy time of year.”

We will receive an additional reminder every time we see one of the “School’s Open” bumper stickers which this year will be on State Police vehicles, as well as other official vehicles, school buses and cars.

The campaign begins September 6, 2016 and runs through October 14.