07/30/2026
Not our typical content, but a very important reminder to the community! Safety is important!
As DeKalb County Central United Schools head back to the classroom next week, we'll once again see more children walking, riding bikes, waiting at bus stops, and traveling on school buses.
Keeping our students safe is everyone's responsibility. Please stay alert, slow down in school areas, and watch carefully for children who may be crossing streets or riding near traffic.
Most importantly, when a school bus has its red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, STOP. Those signals are there to protect children as they get on and off the bus.
Indiana School Bus Stop Laws:
🚌 Two-Lane Roadways
When a school bus stops with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, all motorists must stop.
🚌 Multi-Lane Roadways (No Barrier Between Lanes)
If there is no median or physical barrier separating traffic, all motorists in both directions must stop.
🚌 Multi-Lane Roadways (With a Grassy or Concrete Median)
Only vehicles traveling behind the school bus are required to stop. Traffic approaching from the opposite side of the median is not required to stop.
Every stop matters. A few moments of patience can prevent a tragedy.
Let's work together to make sure every student arrives at school safely and returns home safely each day.
For more information on Indiana's school bus safety laws, visit: https://www.in.gov/indot/about-indot/indot-mission-goals-and-values/school-bus-safety/ and https://www.in.gov/cji/traffic-safety/pedestrian-safety/school-bus-safety/