As children across Colorado return to school this month, it is important to remember to be extra careful around school zones.

Colorado law enforcement said drivers should always go the speed of the posted speed limit, look both ways for kids crossing the street, and watch how they drive around buses. There is a new bus law in place to make it safer for students.

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Colorado's new school bus law, effective in May 2025, requires vehicles in both directions to stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms, unless separated by a physical barrier. This means drivers must stop at least 20 feet away from the bus and remain stopped until the lights are off and the stop arm is retracted. Painted lines or a painted median are no longer sufficient to allow passing.

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