Just a reminder that school is starting again all over the state and to please be aware of school buses, pedestrian crossings and kids waiting at bus stops.
Wautoma Police Chief Paul Mott says “As always, Wautoma Police will have officers assigned to schools that will monitor crosswalks and school speed zones. It is not only Wisconsin law to yield for pedestrians in school cross-walks, but at all marked crosswalks in the state. Please also consider the safety of our school crossing guard. If the crossing guard is present in the intersection then the speed limit is 15 mph whether children are present or not. Fines for any moving violation in a school zone are doubled.”
Also, drivers, please remember your rules of the road regarding school buses.
•When approaching a school bus displaying flashing red warning lights from the rear or the opposing lane you must stop no closer than 20 feet, and stay stopped until lights are turned off or bus begins moving
•It is illegal to pass a school bus on the right
•Stay alert, and keep your eyes and hands on the task of driving
