WEST BEND-The West Bend Police Department (WBPD) released tips for Back-2-School bus safety over social media Friday morning.
According to the WBPD’s post over Facebook, the police department wants to remind everyone about the importance of back-to-school safety. WBPD urges citizens to be extra cautious around school buses. When the stop sign is out and the red lights are flashing, it’s the law to stop in both directions.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation shared a similar sentiment in a Facebook post Tuesday, reminding motorists to know and adhere to the laws when driving near a school bus. Wisconsin law requires drivers in both directions to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red warning lights. The only exception is if you are traveling on the other side of a divided road that’s separated by a median or other physical barrier.
Also, kids will be walking and biking to school, so the release also urges commuters to be on the lookout for young pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.
For students, always use crosswalks and obey traffic signals. Also, remember to be safe, be respectful and be responsible. Be courteous, do not cross the road until the bus driver indicates that it is safe to do so, and do your part to make the bus ride a pleasant one by helping keep the bus clean.
The WBPD is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students as they head back to school. If you have any questions or concerns about school safety, don’t hesitate to reach out, the department said.
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