School is back in session and buses are back on the roads, which means taking extra caution on the streets and watching out for children heading back to class.

School Bus Safety Tips for Motorists from the Florida Department of Education

When approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and its stop arms extended, motorists are required to STOP in nearly every instance.

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has a diagram showing different roads and whether drivers need to stop or can go with caution:

Several Florida counties have stop arm cameras, including Hillsborough and Polk Counties, and could cost drivers $225 if they are issued a citation.

Other tips for drivers:

See Full Page