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Monday, April 22, 2013  As the weather gets warmer, drivers sometimes need a refresher on the rules of the road, especially when it comes to school bus safety.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  After their 14-year-old daughter was hit by an SUV on Friday while walking across Route 31 to her school Port Byron Central School, Michael and Christy Rose welcomed her back home today. Although she suffered several bruises and cuts and had to make a trip to University Hospital, none of her bones were broken.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Authorities say an upstate New York man was more than three times over the limit for driving while intoxicated when he sped past an elementary school just minutes before classes ended.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Gail Pietruska, 65, of Frankfort, was struck by a car driven by Daniel Conklin, 24, of Rochester as he tried to speed away from cops, according to State Police.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Operation Safe Stop is underway in Central New York. The campaign is designed to ensure children get to and from school safely every day.

Monday, October 10, 2011  Onondaga County police agencies ticketed more drivers last month for speeding in school zones and passing stopped school buses.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Manlius police are out in force, targeting speeders in school zones. It comes with students now back in school for the year.

Friday, September 09, 2011  More drivers are passing stop signs and disobeying crosswalk rules in Onondaga County.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Manlius police will be out targeting school zones as students prepare to head back to class soon.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  The next time you're driving, make sure you're not doing anything illegal. Local police agencies will be out each month, targeting a specific violation to keep the roads safe.

Monday, September 13, 2010  There's a push underway to keep your children safe as they head back to school.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Local schools and police are teaming up to remind drivers about the need to drive safely in school zones.