Students are heading back to school and Police would like to remind everyone the importance of watching for students and for stopping for school buses while they are loading and unloading children. Police say they receive complaints almost daily from school bus drivers, parents and concerned citizens about motorists not stopping for school buses when required. Officers want to remind all motorists the importance of avoiding distractions while driving, especially near schools. School bus drivers will activate the buses flashing amber or yellow lights when preparing to stop to load and unload children. When motorists observe the flashing amber or yellow lights, they should slow down and prepare to stop. Once the school bus stops and the RED flashing lights are activated and the stop arm is extended, motorists are required to stop and not pass the school bus.
