Escambia County Fire-Rescue Reminds Residents To Slow Down: School’s Back In Session

August 18, 2008

With the new school year staring today, Escambia County Fire-Rescue has issued a list of tips to help ensure the upcoming school year is a safe one. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, drivers must follow these rules:

  • •When you approach a stopped school bus (from behind) with lights flashing and the stop arm extended, you must stop.
  • When you approach a stopped school bus (from front) with lights flashing and the stop arm extended, you must stop–Unless:
  • You are on a divided highway and the roadways are separated by an unpaved space at least five feet in width, or
  • You are on a divided highway and the roadways are separated by a physical barrier.
  • You are required to stop at least 10 feet away from the school bus.
  • You must not move until the school bus turns its lights off and withdraws its stop sign.
  • Make sure all exiting children have reached a safe place before proceeding.
  • Adhere to the posted speed limit in designated school zones.
  • When approaching an intersection where the crossing guard is present in the crosswalk with a STOP sign raised, motorist may not cross or turn into the crosswalk until the crossing guard has completely left the crosswalk
  • No motorist shall stop a vehicle in a manner that blocks a crosswalk.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News