With the start of the new school year, transportation officials are reminding drivers to follow important safety protocols around school buses.
Yellow flashing lights indicate that a bus is preparing to stop for loading or unloading students. Drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop.
Red flashing lights, along with the stop arm and crossing arm, signal that the bus is actively loading or unloading students. Vehicles must stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is retracted, and the crossing arm is withdrawn.
Officials also urge drivers to stay alert for children waiting at neighborhood bus stops and to avoid distractions, such as using mobile phones while driving.
School transportation safety advocates emphasize these rules to protect students and prevent accidents during the busy back-to-school season.
