School time again – so drive safe!

Friday, September 13th, 2024

School has started, and we always like to send out a gentle reminder to please be aware and alert! Knowing and understanding Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law and obeying it helps to keep everyone safe. Below is directly from DMV.PA.GOV

– Motorists must stop at least 10 feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm activated.

– Motorists must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped.

– Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety.

– If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping.

– Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety.

You can find a list of complete School Bus Safety at https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/School-Bus-Drivers/Pages/School%20Bus%20Safety.aspx

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