With school back in session, it is important for motorist to obey school bus laws and safety information. Please use extra caution when approaching a school bus picking up or dropping off students. You could save a life!

It is illegal to pass a school bus with red lights flashing.  There is a $200 fine for a violation. Repeat offenders can have their license suspended.

All vehicles must come to a complete stop and not pass the bus. Vehicles approaching from the opposite lane WHERE THERE IS A ROAD DIVIDER (guard rail, fence, jersey barrier, etc) do not have to stop. These drivers should proceed cautiously in the event a student does cross the roadway.

School Bus Yellow Flashing Lights:  New school buses are equipped with yellow flashing lights, front and back. These lights indicate that the school bus is preparing to board or unload students and the red lights will soon be activated. It is legal to pass a school bus when YELLOW lights are flashing.