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Traffic authority issues five safety guidelines for school buses

Saudi traffic officials urge drivers to stop completely when school buses display the 'Stop' sign and to follow five key safety instructions.

Ajel News51 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi school bus stopped with students boarding

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The General Directorate of Traffic has warned motorists against overtaking school buses when they are stopped, stressing the need to halt immediately upon seeing a stationary school bus with its 'Stop' sign raised.

Through its X platform, the authority outlined five guidelines to follow when school buses are stopped:

  • Stop when you see a school bus that is stationary

  • Do not overtake the bus from any direction while students are boarding or alighting

  • Maintain a safe distance behind the bus when it is stopped

  • Be alert to students moving around the bus

  • Comply with the school bus 'Stop' sign

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