School Bus Safety

Although school buses are the safest means of ground transportation, safety should still be a priority for the children walking to and from the school bus stops, and for the motorists who must share the road with buses. There are a variety of simple things that children, parents and drivers can do to make this a safe school year for Walton County School District (WCSD) students.

School Bus Safety Tips For Children

• Walk safely to the bus stop and stay three giant steps away from the street.
• While waiting for the school bus, stay away from the street and private property.
• When your school bus arrives, never move toward the bus until the doors open.
• Stay in your seat until the bus stops and the driver opens the door.
• Be quiet, especially at railroad crossings and follow the driver's directions.
• Stay in your seat until the bus stops and the driver opens the door.
• Avoid strangers while waiting for the bus and never go anywhere with them.

 School Bus Safety Tips For Motorist

• Drivers in school zones must obey reduced speed limits during school hours and remember that speeding fines are doubled.
• On two-lane roads and divided highways without an unpaved space of 5 feet or more or physical barrier, vehicles must stop in all directions upon approaching any school bus, which displays a stop signal and may not pass the bus until the signal has been withdrawn.
• Drivers should be aware that school buses make stops at all railroad crossings.