School Bus Safety Tips Video

A few things bus driver Erin Delahanty would like drivers to keep in mind when buses are on the roads:

• When the amber lights begin to flash and the stop arms extend from the side of the bus, STOP. This should be treated as a red traffic light.
• The bus driver cannot proceed from a stop until all riders are safely in their seats. Cars should not proceed until the stop arm is completely retracted and the lights are no longer flashing.
• Please do not attempt to flag down your child’s bus or driver. If you have a situation that needs attention, please call 727-587-2020. Dispatch will be contacted to determine whether the driver needs to be notified of the situation.
• Please be a courteous driver and yield to bus drivers attempting to merge into traffic, change lanes or enter or exit a highway.
• If a bus stops on a road with a raised median, traffic traveling in the opposite direction is NOT required to stop. However, please remain cautious and vigilant of children entering and exiting the bus.

Use the resources available from organizations like FLHSMV Traffic and School Bus Safety and National School Bus Safety Week (ncsrsafety.org) to spread the message about safety.