As children return to school, the Michigan State Police would like to remind motorists to pay attention to school bus lights and observe the school bus law. When approaching a school bus with its lights activated, motorists should always:

1. Prepare to stop when a slowing bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing.
2. Come to a complete stop at least 20 feet away from the bus when its overhead lights are flashing. Do not proceed until the bus resumes motion and/or you are signaled to do so by the bus driver.
3. Proceed with caution when the hazard warning lights are flashing a school bus with its lights activated, motorists should always:

• Prepare to stop when a slowing bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing. Come to a complete stop at least 20 feet away from the bus when its overhead lights are flashing.
• Do not proceed until the bus resumes motion and/or you are signaled to do so by the bus driver.
• Proceed with caution when the hazard warning lights are flashing