DO NOT Pass a Stopped School Bus

Published October 24, 2014

In congruence with National Bus Driver Appreciation Week, this week, October 20-24, is also National School Bus Safety Week.

This year’s safety theme is #atmystopustop. It was created to elevate discussion about the dangers of cars illegally passing a stopped school bus with lights flashing.

According to the National Association of Pupil Transportation Dispatch (NAPT), motorists should, but often don’t seem to know, that when they encounter a stopped school bus with lights flashing, they must come to a full and complete stop to allow students to cross the street safely. Passing a stopped school bus with its lights flashing is illegal in all 50 states and can carry a significant fine. NAPT encourages parents to talk to their students/children during this year’s National School Bus Safety Week about being safe pedestrians at and around the school bus stop.

To view the WCS School Board Policy 3.400 on school bus safety, visit https://old.wcs.edu/wp-content/pdf/BoardPolicies/3400.pdf.