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Drive safely as schools open tomorrow
Hi Everyone,
Well – its official, summer is officially winding down as tomorrow starts a new school year here in Naugatuck.
For those of you with children – Tomorrow will be a hectic day having to get into yourself and your kids school routine – and for those without children or those whose children are grown and out of your hair – tomorrow and the coming days are the times to start leaving a little more time to get and from to work in the morning and late afternoon as the school buses will be out and about again!
Please remember a
few key facts and tips regarding school bus safety:
- It is illegal to pass a school bus – All school buses are equipped with both yellow and red flashing lights – Yellow warns they are about to stop and red indicates they are stopped and that children are entering or exiting the bus. Please also keep in mind that several Naugatuck school buses are equipped with cameras that record any motorists that pass a bus with red flashers on.
- It is required that ALL TRAFFIC stop in BOTH DIRECTIONS when red flashers are on – the only exception is on a roadway divided by a permanent barrier.ALL traffic behind the bus MUST stop whenever red lights are flashing
- The 10 foot area around a school bus is the most dangerous for children entering and exiting a school bus.
- NEVER pass a school bus on its right side
- Always be alert around school buses and just as important around school bus stops – as children are unpredictable! Children become very comfortable with their surroundings and obtain a false sense of security. This makes them more likely to take risks and ignore hazards including failure to look both ways before crossing or entering the roadway.
Please drive carefully and be patient, leave plenty of time to get to your destination. Have a great evening and enjoy your last night of summer vacation!