Indiana State Police are reminding drivers to obey the rules when it comes to school buses. Recently, officers working from the Indiana State Police Peru Post have fielded complaints of motorists disregarding school bus stop arms when bus drivers were picking up or dropping off children. Motorists are reminded to watch for children in school zones and waiting to board buses, especially during times of reduced visibility. Drivers should also be prepared for school busses to make frequent stops as the bus drivers try to safely load and unload school children.
Whenever the school bus stop arm is extended drivers are required by Indiana law to stop. Disregarding a school bus stop arm is a traffic infraction, but if circumstances dictate it can be increased to a class B misdemeanor punishable with up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. The Indiana State Police say troopers will have zero tolerance for anyone disregarding a school bus stop arm or speeding in a school zone.
Citizens are encouraged to report anyone observed disregarding a school bus stop arm by calling their local law enforcement agency or the Indiana State Police at 1-800-382-0689.
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