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School Bus Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility.

Whether you're a motorist, parent, caregiver, bus driver or student, everyone needs to understand school bus safety. Do your part and make every ride to and from school a safe one!

Be School Bus Smart

Learn Your Lights & Lanes: When to Stop

FOUR LANES OR MORE

Drivers behind the bus MUST STOP.

Drives going the opposite direction should PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

TWO LANES

Drivers traveling in both directions MUST STOP.

STOP Arm Cameras Detect Violations

One school district is currently using cameras mounted on school bus stop arms to capture video and license plate images of offenders. Other districts are interested in implementing this system as well. For the first offense, the fine can be up to $230, along with the potential loss of a driver’s license.

The ABCs of Bus Stop Safety

While the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road, children are most at risk when approaching and leaving the bus. Teach them these safety rules.

Arrive 5 minutes early and wait 10 feet from the curb.

Board only when the bus has stopped, and the driver says go.

Cross safely when you exit by looking left-right-left.

Drop something near the bus? Don’t retrieve it. Ask the driver for help.

Ensure the bus driver sees you – stay 10 feet in front of the bus.

For safety, never walk behind the bus.

Kids leaving a school bus.
Kids leaving a school bus.