The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the community of school bus safety.

A school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road but children become at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. The sheriff’s office says when you see a school bus slowing down or stopping, it’s not just  the bus you need to keep your eyes on but the surrounding area too. Children wait at least several feet away from a bus and often cross the street when they’re boarding or getting off the bus. This is why all drivers need to stop for school buses, and not attempt to pass.

Iowa law states that drivers shall come to a complete stop in the roadway when the red or amber warning signal lights are flashing and the signal arm is extended. The driver shall remain stationary until the stop arm is retracted and the school bus resumes motion.