GCSO to Beef Up Back to School Patrols

When you're rushing around trying to get ready for the first day of school Wednesday morning, don't forget to slow down on your way there.

In an effort to ensure the safety of Greenville’s students the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit announced it will be aggressively patrolling the county's school zones when students head back to school Wednesday morning.

Enforcement of the school zones will take place during the morning and afternoon school zone hours for at least the first two weeks of the new school year, said Master Deputy Laura Campbell.

"School zones are clearly marked throughout the county by flashing yellow caution lights and/or posted signs bearing the hours in which the school zones are in effect and enforceable. The Traffic Unit will be on the look out for speeders and any other traffic violation that could endanger the safety of the children of Greenville County, Campbell said in a release.

The Sheriff’s Office requests all drivers to take caution while approaching and passing through the school zones and obey all traffic laws of South Carolina.