OSHP reminds motorists to be alert for school buses

Staff report

CANFIELD

With the new academic year approaching for Ohio students, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to be alert for stopped school buses that soon will be on the road again every weekday.

Motorists should remember to stop at least 10 feet back when approaching a school bus from either side while it displays flashing lights and an extended arm. Motorists are not to resume driving until the school bus begins moving.

From 2012-14, 4,059 drivers were convicted of failing to stop for a school bus that was loading or dropping off passengers.

The state patrol reminds motorists to plan ahead and allow extra time for these school bus stops. Motorists are urged to exercise patience and never pass a stopped school bus.

For a complete statistical breakdown of school bus inspections, crashes and passing stopped school bus violations, visit www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/doc/School_Bus_Bulletin_2015.pdf.