COLUMBUS, Ind.– Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Columbus Police Department officers will be working to safeguard students getting on and off buses this fall. The two agencies will be positioned along school bus routes watching for stop-arm violations and motorists driving dangerously. The patrols are part of the state’s Stop Arm Violation Enforcement (SAVE) program.
“We take these violations very seriously and personally, as they jeopardize the safety of every child on that bus,” said Sheriff Matt Myers. “If you see a bus with flashing yellow lights, it means slow down and get ready to stop…not go faster. As drivers, we are all responsible for school bus safety,” added Myers.
Last year, bus drivers across the state reported more than 2,500 stop-arm violations in a single day.
