District Attorney Hoovler Urges Safe and Cautious Driving Over Labor Day and as Children Return to School
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler urged members of the public to exercise caution and diligence on our County roads over the Labor Day Weekend and as our children soon return to school. Vehicular traffic on area roadways is likely to significantly increase in the coming days, with the Labor Day holiday and beginning of the school year. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, give themselves extra time for their planned routes of travel, and make sure to abide by all of the rules of the road. In particular, school buses will be making frequent stops that might be longer than usual. All drivers must stop when school buses are picking up and dropping off children. As always, residents are reminded that if they are celebrating the holiday, they should do so responsibly, and never drive a car while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
“The Labor Day holiday marks the end to a fun-filled summer, but also the beginning of the school year for many local school districts,” said District Attorney Hoovler. “We are jointly responsible to ensure that our shared roadways are safe for our school buses, as well as other motorists. Please exercise caution and patience in the coming weeks. I hope everyone safely enjoys the last of our summer days and I wish all of our young students well as they enter the upcoming school year.”