by Amanda Rossiter
It is that time of year again, the time when the big yellow buses are back on the road and the children are out on the sidewalks waiting to be picked up. During times when there are flashing yellow and red lights, drivers need to pay attention because this means that frequent stops are coming soon.
It is that time of year again, the time when the big yellow buses are back on the road and the children are out on the sidewalks waiting to be picked up. During times when there are flashing yellow and red lights, drivers need to pay attention because this means that frequent stops are coming soon.
I thought this would be a good time to review some of the things that need to be remembered during the school year. In case you don’t have children attending school or traveling on these buses and consequently are not aware of the driving rules, this can serve as a review for you. When the yellow lights are flashing on the school bus then the bus is about to stop within 150 feet. When the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out, then the bus is stopped for students to either get on or off the bus. It is illegal to pass a school bus when either of these lights are flashing. You can face a large fine and lose several points off your driver’s record. With recent funding announcements, school buses will be equipped with traffic cameras on them to show when other vehicles do not obey the relevant traffic laws. Remember to give yourself a little extra time on your morning and afternoon commutes and use patience when you see the big yellow buses. Help keep our children safe.
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