KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – With the new school year starting soon for some districts, deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office want people to be safe.
The department shared a statement this week, asking people to keep these tips in mind:
- Never pass a stopped school bus from behind or from any other direction.
- Stop far enough from a school bus to allow children to safely enter and exit the bus. It should be noted that the area ten feet around a school bus is the most dangerous area for children.
- Be alert: children can be unpredictable.
- Take extra care to look out for children in school zones and near playgrounds.
- Observe speed limits that are posted, especially in school zones.
- Be prepared for sudden stops.
- Keep from using cell phones when driving.
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