Hoosier students are returning to school, which means school buses will be on our roads again. The Indiana State Police ask all motorists to remain aware of traveling and stopped school buses by abiding by the following state laws.
- If a school bus stops on a two-lane road with the red lights flashing and stop arm extended, all motorists must stop.Â
- If a school bus stops on a multi-lane roadway without a barrier and with the red lights flashing and stop arm extended, all motorists must stop.
- If a school bus stops on a multi-lane roadway with a grassy and/or concrete barrier and with the red lights flashing and stop arm extended, only vehicles behind the bus must stop. Vehicles approaching from the opposite side are not required to stop but should remain cautious.
Children should also stand six feet away from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive and only approach the bus when the doors open after it comes to a complete stop.
Make sure children look both ways before crossing the street in front of the bus in case motorists do not heed state school bus safety laws.
Click here to learn more about school bus safety for kids.
Click here to learn more about school bus safety for motorists.
