COLUMBUS, Ind. – With the school year starting this week, the Columbus Police Department (CPD) reminds motorists to be extra vigilant, watching for children and school buses while driving throughout the city.
The areas around schools will be highly congested during drop-off and pick-up times. Remember that speed limits are reduced in school zones. Commuters traveling in a school zone should expect delays or use an alternate route.
Be prepared to stop when you see a school bus. When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, all traffic in both directions must stop. However, if the bus is stopped on a divided highway, only the traffic following the bus must stop. Local school buses are equipped with cameras that capture stoparm violations. Traffic tickets will be written for violators.
CPD officers will be increasing their patrols at schools to help ensure the safety of students. They implore you to keep children safe by slowing down and driving safely.
