Roadway Safety & School Bus Rules

As a motorist, safety on the roadways is your responsibility. With the school year kicking off and buses back on the road, here are a few reminders to keep in mind:

• It’s illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.
• Flashing yellow lights alert motorists that buses are preparing to stop.
• Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicate that traffic moving in both directions of an undivided roadway must come to a stop, and may not pass the bus for any reason until the stop sign is retracted.
• When warning flashers are blinking in a school zone, vehicles must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks or at intersections.
• Bus stops are typically dark in the morning, particularly during winter months. Therefore, keeping speeds down and watching for pedestrians is critical.
• Buses make frequent stops — take extra caution when following a bus.

Safe driving habits will protect you, your passengers and other motorists, and pedestrians sharing the road. Always avoid distractions, keep your speed down and be patient.

For more safe driving tips and resources, visit our Resource Library.

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Road Safety Resources
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