Tips for Motorists on Bus Safety
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- Category: Education
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 September 2011 07:22
- Written by Terri Garlick
From the CT Department of Transportation
More than 330,000 Connecticut children are transported to and from school in a school bus every day. When school is in session, drivers should be sure to drive with EXTRA caution.
The following are safety tips for motorists:
Slow down.
Be especially careful when driving on neighborhood streets and around school zones, always expect the unexpected.
Be alert for youngsters walking to and from school as you back out of your driveway or leave your parking garage.
Watch for children on bicycles, especially at intersections and driveways. Young bicyclists have a tendency to dart out of driveways without looking for traffic.
Stop your car when you see lights flashing on a school bus. Red flashing lights indicate that the bus is stopped and students are getting on or off.
Don't start driving until the red lights stop flashing. Be aware that a child may dash across the street.
Bus Safety is a a team effort involving parents, school children, the bus driver and crossing guards--an effort that pays off in preventing accidents. If you see motorists passing a stopped school bus immediately alert your bus company and local police department . If you can get the license plate number an investigation can be conducted and a ticket may be issued to that driver. There is a $460 dollar fine for passing a stopped school bus.
