New York +School's Open - Drive Carefully+

New York - As the summer season ends, thousands of children will be boarding buses and walking to and from school, some of them for the first time," said NY State Police. “Everyone who drives has a responsibility to be especially careful during this busy time.

State law requires all vehicles to stop when meeting or overtaking school buses stopped, with red lights flashing, to pick up or discharge passengers. Failure to obey that law is dangerous and could risk a young person’s life. Violations could result in fines of up to $250.
Parents “pre-walk” their kids to and from school along a predetermined route before sending them out alone. Children should be taught to use only the established route, and to wear brightly colored or reflective clothing in bad weather for maximum visibility or safety.