This week is National School Bus Safety Week
Remember to wait behind a stopped school bus, as class is already in session for many students.
TOLEDO, Ohio — The week of October 18 has been designated as National School Bus Safety Week. Troopers will be highly visible along school bus routes and in school zones to ensure the safety of students. The week serves as a reminder to motorists, students, and school bus drivers of the important role they each have in ensuring the safety of students.
“School bus safety week reminds us of the importance of ensuring our students arrive safely to school and back home again each day,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “School buses remain the safest mode of transportation for students, and with motorists, parents, and students working together, we can continue to make this a safe year.”
Prior to stopping, school buses display yellow warning lights that signify the bus is about to stop. Once a bus comes to a stop, flashing lights and a stop sign are displayed. Motorists approaching a stopped school bus from either direction are required to stop at least 10 feet from the bus while the bus is picking up or dropping off students. When a road is divided into 4 or more lanes, only traffic driving in the same direction as the bus must stop. Drivers may not continue until the bus resumes traveling.
Since 2016, there have been 6,524 crashes involving school buses in Ohio. 8 fatal crashes took place during this time, resulting in the deaths of 8 people and injuring 2,097. None of those killed were occupants of a school bus.
