Back-to-School-Campaign Underway; Drivers Reminded to Watch for School-Aged Children

Now that the summer break has come to an end Loudoun County Sheriff Steve Simpson is reminding all drivers to watch for school-aged children walking to and from school; as they may forget to watch for you.

During the first few weeks of September, Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputies will be conducting a Back-to-School campaign strictly enforcing speed and other traffic violations in the area of elementary, middle and high schools throughout the county. The campaign is to ensure the safety and welfare for the children returning to school.

Sheriff’s Deputies will be utilizing RADAR, LIDAR and "Smart Trailers," marked and unmarked cruisers, as well as the motorcycle unit.

The Sheriff’s Office would also like to send a friendly reminder to all drivers to obey signals by law enforcement officers and crossing guards. Last school year there were several incidents where drivers disobeyed the signals given by crossing guards. By ignoring their signals the drivers put the lives of the children and the crossing guard in danger.

Loudoun County Traffic echoes the message of the Sheriff's Office and hopes we all have a safe school year.

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Expect Lots of Traffic Today as Schools Resume Sessions

Loudoun County Schools are back in session today... please drive carefully as lots of school buses will be on the road, parents will be back in a new routine, lots of new drivers will be driving themselves to school and our morning (and afternoon) commutes will be off-schedule for a few days as we get back in the swing of things.

Remember... slow down and watch the other driver!

WJLA TV-7 also reports that area drivers face an uphill battle with their morning and evening commutes on terrible traffic Tuesday as experts predict the second worst nationwide gridlock in region today!



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