Georgia lawmakers recently clarified the law to help keep children safe when they are loading and unloading school buses. This update is effective as of February of 2019.
Two-lane roadway: Vehicles traveling in both directions must stop.
Multi-lane roadway with paved turning lane: Vehicles traveling in both directions must stop.
Divided roadway with dirt, grass, or barrier median: Vehicles traveling behind the bus must stop. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction must use caution.
The graphic below illustrates the law change for multi-lane roadways with a paved turning lane. The law now requires traffic in both directions to stop.
Learn more about the district’s Bus Camera Safety Program and check out bus safety tips on this flyer. Safety is a priority when it comes to transporting students and we all play a role in keeping kids safe.
