Danbury and New Milford are among the schools in the region that started class today. The AAA is reminding motorists to be extra diligent in watching out for students who are coming to and going to school.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 13-percent of students nationwide typically walk or bike to classes; and the remainder waiting on street corners for the local school bus.
AAA warns the afternoon hours are particularly dangerous because of the last decade, nearly one-third child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Drivers should also look out for children who may dart out into the street near school zones, playgrounds, bus stops, and in neighborhoods.