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Back-To-School Safety

As the school year gets underway, motorists need to be vigilant to avoid potentially tragic crashes and strong penalties as school buses return to the roads and transport children.

Students are also exposed to traffic while waiting for buses or walking to the bus stop or school. Motorists are reminded to be cautious and alert when approaching a school bus stop and to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

In addition to watching for school buses, motorists should be alert in school zones, which become hubs of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Motorists are required to slow down to the posted speed limit of 15 mph in school zones.

For more information on Pennsylvania's school bus stopping law, school bus safety tips and programs, visit www.penndot.gov/safety.

Back-To-School Safety Hashtags: #HeadsUpPhonesDown #BackToSchool #SchoolBusSafety #WalkThisWay

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