Adult presence at bus stops

Safety awareness around the bus stop increases with the addition of adult supervision. When possible, accompany your children while they wait for the bus. Students are to be at the bus stop 10 minutes before the scheduled bus time in the morning, and adult receivers should be there 15 to 20 minutes before the scheduled bus time in the afternoon. Receivers who may be running late can get information about the bus location by calling (859) 381-3855.

Flashing lights and stop arms

Be aware that children might be crossing the road. It is illegal to pass a school bus that is loading when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out. Motorists must stop and remained stopped until the bus driver turns off the warnings.

Extra caution

Make sure to emphasize to kids the importance of looking both directions for automobile traffic.

Whether they are on the way to the bus stop, walking to school or getting dropped off near schools or bus stops -- if children are in the street, they are in danger.

Not only are there lots of cars in and around the school, but people are driving to work at the same time, increasing traffic congestion. Children often don't look and can dart out from between parked cars.