It’s back-to-school time, and that means lots of excitement as kids return to classrooms and families return to their normal routines.

It’s also a time of year that comes with some risks. It’s remarkable how much people can forget about basic safety rules after just a few months of school being out. But we can’t afford to wait for people to readjust to the sight of school buses in our neighborhoods and kids walking to and from school. Just one mistake can lead to devastating results.

Basic safety tips for students, parents and motorists apply in every community. It’s a good idea to brush up on these tips as school buses and young pedestrians become common sights once again.

It all comes down to this: Motorists should watch for extra traffic during the school day, and parents and childre

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