AAA urges caution in school zones

Governor Little proclaimed this week to be “Idaho School Zone Safety Week”

BOISE – (September 15, 2022) – It’s the start of another busy school year, and AAA is reminding drivers to slow down and watch for kids in school zones, at bus stops, and in residential neighborhoods.

Governor Brad Little recently proclaimed the week as Idaho School Zone Safety Week in support of the traffic safety community’s effort to further raise awareness and promote safety.

According to the Transportation Research Board, about 100 children are killed walking to and from school every year, and 25,000 are seriously injured.

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