News Flash

Sharing the Road (with School Buses) 

• Never pass a bus from behind if it’s stopped to load or unload children. 

• If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop. 

• The area ten feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus. 

• Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks. 

Reminders (for Drivers) 

Four easy ways to stay alert: 

• Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school’s drop off procedure. 

• Make eye contact with children crossing the street. 

• Never pass a bus loading or unloading children. 

• The area ten feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus. 
   

Slow Down and Be Alert (in Neighborhoods) 

• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs. 

• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. 

• Watch for children on and near the road in the morning and after school hours. 

• Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. 

• Put down your phone and don’t talk or text while driving. 

• Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school's drop-off procedure. 

Share the Road (with Pedestrians) 

A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe. 

• Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn; this could put pedestrians in the path of moving traffic. 

• In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection. 

• Always stop for any crossing guard holding up a stop sign. 

• Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas. 

• Don't honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way. 

• Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians. 

Reminders (for Bike Riders) 

• Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file. 

• Stay alert and avoid distracted riding. 

• Make sure your child always wears a properly fitting helmet and bright clothing.