Wisconsin State Patrol Says Be On The Lookout For Kids At Back To SchoolTime

Wisconsin State Patrol is urging drivers to keep an eye out for kids as they head back to school. August’s law of the month is school bus safety.  Wisconsin Department of Transportation said there are about 600 crashes involving school buses every year in Wisconsin.  WisDot outlined how drivers can protect kids when they are out on the road: Stop at least 20 feet away, in both directions, from a bus when red warning lights are flashing; the only exception is if you are traveling on the other side of a divided road.  Slow down when amber or yellow lights are flashing, which signal the bus is about to stop and red lights will soon be activated; drivers can pass a bus with amber lights activated but should do so cautiously. Yield to pedestrians who have a walk signal or green light, or those who are crossing a road with no signals.  Always follow directions from school crossing guards.