08/26/2026
School Bus & School Zone Safety
As a new school year gets underway, I want to remind everyone to slow down, pay attention, and make safety a priority in and around our schools.
When a school bus has its red lights flashing, STOP. Do not attempt to pass the bus. Those flashing lights mean children are getting on or off the bus, and a few seconds of impatience can have life-changing consequences.
Please also remember to:
Slow down and watch carefully in school zones.
Follow posted speed limits and traffic signs.
Watch for children crossing streets and entering or leaving vehicles.
Stay alert for buses stopping to pick up or drop off students.
Put the phone down and eliminate distractions while driving.
Our children are counting on all of us to get them to school and back home safely. Please slow down, be patient, and remember that getting there a little later is always better than not getting there at all.
Let's have a safe and successful school year!
Sheriff Fred Blankenship
