School Bus Safety Week emphasizes importance of children's commute safety

This week marks School Bus Safety Week, emphasizing the significance of ensuring children's safety during their school commutes. The campaign encourages adherence to essential safety practices.

Key guidelines include stopping for school buses with flashing lights, which is both a legal requirement and a lifesaving measure. Additionally, it is crucial to remain vigilant in school zones and be watchful for children crossing streets.

Parents and guardians are urged to teach children proper safety procedures. These include waiting for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching it and looking both ways when crossing roads.

The initiative calls on everyone to contribute to a safe commute for all students, highlighting that "Safety is each of our individual responsibilities."