In some towns today there may be a noticeable difference in traffic patterns because for the first time in more than two months school busses will be on the road. Yes for some parents today begins the most wonderful time of the year because their children are headed off to school. The area’s largest district, Toms River Regional opens with half-day sessions today, Thursday and Friday and then like most schools will start their regular schedule next Tuesday, the day after Labor Day.
This also means that motorists need to be aware of the fact that kids will be gathered at bus stops and more importantly walking and riding bicycles to schools. Ultimately it is the responsibility of drivers to watch out for the kids who often leave sidewalks and paths and don’t realize they may be in the middle of a road. You need to be especially careful in local neighborhoods
when kids are headed off or coming home from school and expect to find police seeking out drivers who don’t obey the speed limit. Also remember to look carefully before turning right on red because some traffic lights will have signs that limit the hours you can make that right turn when school is in session.
Today is a bittersweet reminder for me of just how fast time does go. I remember well the excitement of walking my son and then my daughter to school on the first day of kindergarten. Later there would be the first day of Intermediate School and before long High School. My son just turned 24 last week so his school days are over and today my daughter will drive to high school to begin her senior year. I may not be holding her hand like 12 years ago but she is very much on my mind. Plus she better drive carefully and look for the little ones on their way to school…do you hear me Alex?
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