Stafford Sheriff Launches Back to School Campaign

The Stafford County Sheriff's Office will have a presence at all 30 county schools this year on Sept. 4 for the first day of school. The campaign will run through Sept. 7.

Deputies will be reminding drivers that school is in session and to be aware of posted 25 mph speed limits in school zones, except at Drew Middle School where the posted speed limit is 35 mph. The reduced speed limit in school zones are from 7:10 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. each day that schools are in session.

Additional deputies will be at each school during the first week of school.

"In addition, if a school bus driver sees a vehicle pass the bus when its flashing lights are activated, and a deputy is not immediately available, the bus driver will get the tag number, notify the Stafford County Sheriff's Office and a deputy will go out to the home and speak with the citizen," said Stafford Sheriff's Office spokesman Bill Kennedy.