Attention Cars: How School Bus Safety Affects You

You're driving and see a school bus stopped off to the side, do you pass it?

What if the school bus was stopped at a stop sign at an intersection, do you go or do you stop?

You might think that if you don't see school students, that driving by a stopped school bus and ignoring its flashing red lights is okay.

It's NOT okay.

In fact, it's illegal. And, it could turn deadly.

Nationally, over the past 32 years, 414 students have been killed while in the process of being picked up or dropped off by a school bus. This translates to almost 13 deaths each year over the last three decade. Those motorists either did not know what flashing red lights meant or disregarded them. These drivers caused hundreds of deaths that could have been easily prevented. To prevent such accidents, learn the law and obey it. Click here for the NJ State School Bus Safety brochure.

Read more about the New Jersey Stop-Arm Camera Bill aimed to catch violations - here.

Please drive carefully and STOP accordingly when you see a school bus.

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