Drive Safely as Kids Head Back to School

As the new year school year begins, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reminds all road users for the need for caution and awareness.

More than 142,000 children are enrolled in schools across the state and we want all of them to get to and from school safely each day whether they are walking, riding a bus or bike, or being dropped off.

"There were 214 crashes statewide involving school buses in 2023, a 33 percent increase from 2022," said Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski. "Please slow down in school zones, follow the directions of crossing guards, and remember a full stop is always required when approaching a stopped school bus from the rear or from the front when the roadway is less than 4 lanes."

DelDOT also has a Safe Routes to School program that assists elementary and middle schools with safety education for children that walk or bike to school. Tragically, a student waiting to cross at a crosswalk after school was killed in New Castle County in May. Let's all do our part to prevent any more tragedies and Be DelAWARE when on our roads.