The Christian County Sheriff’s Office wants this school year to be a safe one for all. When school is in session, there is a large increase in traffic, from both vehicles and pedestrians. Please keep that in mind as you travel the roads in Hopkinsville and Christian County.
Tyler DeArmond
Sheriff
“I just want to remind everyone to leave home earlier and pay extra attention to other vehicles, especially school buses. The safety and security of our children is a top priority and we will be cracking down on vehicles that do not stop for buses or children walking to and from school.” says Sheriff Tyler DeArmond.
Here are some safety tips for drivers:
- Leave for your destination a little earlier than normal
- Observe safe speeds while traveling
- Always look for stopped school buses and children walking and obey all traffic signals
- Be extra cautious in school zones
- Pay extra attention to loading and unloading zones on school properties
- Always be vigilant
And for our students:
Getting on the Bus:
- When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic and avoid roughhousing or other behavior that can lead to carelessness
- Do not stray onto the street, alleys or private property
- Line up away from the street or road as the bus approaches
- Wait until the bus has stopped and the door opens before approaching the bus
- Use the handrail when boarding
Behavior on the Bus:
- If seat belts are available on the bus, buckle up
- Don’t speak loudly or make loud noises that could distract the driver
- Stay in your seat
- Don’t put your head, arms or hands out the window
- Keep aisles clear of books and bags
- Get your belongings together before reaching your stop
- Wait for the bus to stop completely before getting up from your seat
Getting Off the Bus:
- Use the handrail when exiting
- If you have to cross in front of the bus, first walk at least 10 feet ahead until you can see the driver
- Make sure the driver can see you
- Wait for a signal from the driver before crossing
- When the driver signals, look left, right, then left again. Walk across the road and keep an eye out for sudden traffic changes
- If your vision is blocked, move to an area where you can see other drivers and they can see you
- Do not cross the center line of the road until the driver signals it is safe
- Stay away from the rear wheels of the bus at all times
-National Safety Council
Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we want to wish all the students, teachers and staff a safe and happy start to the 2019-2020 school year!
