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Police Remind Drivers on Back-To-School Safety
Police remind drivers to expect increased traffic this week
Authorities remind drivers to be extra vigilant today as students in the Fairfax County School District head back to school.
Expect an increased policed presence and increased congestion around schools this week, authorities said.
Also, police remind drivers that when bus lights and stop signs are activated, vehicles must stop in both directions, unless they are separated from the bus by a median.
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In 2010, officers issued 266 citations for motorists improperly passing school buses. Typically, these infractions occur between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Officers also issued 1,371 summonses for speeding in school zones.
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