The School Bus Rules: rules, safety tips, the law, and information about school buses, children, and safety. the school bus rules; rules, safety tips, information, and the law




stop signOur children are precious, and their safety is very important. One of the most dangerous situations they will face during their day is getting on and off their school bus. They do not always follow the rules. We have to make sure we know and follow the rules, to keep them safe.

We all know the general rule, that we are supposed to stop for school buses when we drive up to them from any direction. However, the actual rules are a little more complicated than that.kids crossing sign

We have made this web site to answer your questions about the school bus rules, to remind you of basic safety tips, and to help inform you of the details of the law.

Please help keep our children safe!

first things first
the general rules
basic tips
the school bus rules
examples of the actual rules

special conditions
school zones
when city buses carry children
disabled school buses
hazardous weather conditions
railroad crossings

cops without guns and other interesting stuff
the awesome power of crossing guards
interesting facts about school buses
school bus equipment
unreadable legalese
criminal offenses


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