On Monday school buses will be back on the road for the first day of the 2023-24 school year. Drivers need to know the state rules to keep students safe while they get in and out of their school buses.
According to Maryland school bus law, though school buses are designed to prioritize safety, children are vulnerable when waiting for, boarding, or leaving the bus. The 10-foot area extending from each side of the bus is considered a danger zone for children, so laws are intended to keep all cars away whenever children are in that area.
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones shared some tips on social media for drivers and families.
School starts on Monday and school busses will be back on the road.
Chief Jones has safety tips for drivers on sharing the road with busses. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/tEaMO0fr7N
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) August 24, 2023
According to the state law violation of these laws incurs a $250 fine if caught on camera, and up to $570 and a three-point penalty on a driver’s license if stopped by a police officer.
Montgomery County Public Schools Ride by the Rules pamphlet includes many safe practices for drivers and students.
