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While Riding the Bus
School Buses: One of the Safest
Forms of Transportation | We
Stop at RR Crossings
When to Stop for a School
Bus
We Stop at RR Crossings
 
As of July 2001, all school buses are required by law to
stop at ALL railroad crossings. School bus drivers
will activate the hazard warning lights when preparing to
stop at a railroad crossing. PLEASE be aware of your surroundings
and watch out for school buses preparing to stop at a railroad
crossing.
With 80 school buses driving approximately 700,000 miles
a year – safety is our priority. Our bus drivers, bus
assistants, office staff, and mechanics are well trained and
qualified to ensure your student’s safety.
When to Stop for a School Bus
Learn and obey the school bus laws. Learn the "flashing
signal light system" that school bus drivers use to alert
motorists of pending actions:
- Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is
preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists
should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
- Red flashing lights and extended stop arm indicate
that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting
on or off. Motorists must stop their vehicles and wait until
the red lights stop flashing, and the extended stop sign
is withdrawn before they can start driving again.
Roadway with a median separation:
When a school bus stops for passengers, only traffic
following the bus must stop.
 
Roadway with or without a center turning lane:
When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic
from BOTH directions must stop.
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