ROCK SPRINGS – With school back in session the Rock Springs Police Department is reminding everyone that it is illegal to pass a stopped school bus from either direction when it has its red lights flashing.
The Rock Springs Police Department would like to ensure all children make it to school and back home safely. Please stop for all school buses displaying flashing red lights.
Rock Springs Municipal Ordinance: 5-201a, 31-5-507a, Meeting or passing stopped schools buses
The driver of a vehicle upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any stopped school bus shall stop before reaching the school bus when there is in operation on the school bus the flashing red lights as specified in W.S. 31-5-929 and the driver shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the flashing red lights are no longer actuated.
“DID YOU KNOW ?” is a series of articles provided by the Rock Springs Police Department in an effort to inform the public about local ordinances, state statutes and other programs provided by the police department. Rock Springs Police Department is continually committed to keeping the community safe and informed.
