When to stop for a school bus

Now that school is back in session and the roads are full of school buses, it's a good time to review the rules of the road for stopping for school buses that have their red stop signs out.

Be aware that there are school bus stops in many places in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park where there are no sidewalks and the kids are clustered at the side of the road waiting to be picked up.

When you come across a bus that is dropping kids off after school, the bus will pull away when the children are clear of the bus - but they are still walking along the road and some may still need or choose to cross the road. Remember we have few sidewalks and many open ditches, which restrict the walking area - and be alert.