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Motorist tips for children safety

DO NOT PASS It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

SEEING YELLOW School buses use yellow flashing lights to alert motorists that they are preparing to stop to lead or unload children. 

SEEING RED Red flashing lights and extended stop sign aim signals to motorists that the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off the bus.

ALL STOP Traffic  in both directions stop on undivided roadway when students are entering or exiting a school bus.

STAY BEHIND Traffic behind a school bus (traveling in the same direction) must stop.

CROSSWALKS Do not block the crosswalks. 

DISTANCE Stop car far enough from the bus to allow children the necessary space to safely enter and exit the bus.

NEVER PASS ON RIGHT Never pass a school bus on the right.

LOOK OUT Take extra care to look out for Children in school zones, residential areas, playgrounds and parks.

STOP Always stop when directed to do so by a school patrol sign, school patrol officer or designated crossing guard.

STAY ALERT Children are the least predictable pedestrians and the most difficult to see.

DON'T HONK Don't honk or do anything to rush or scare a child in front of your car.

Photos by Eso Romero

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