09/01/2026
🚌✏️ SCHOOL’S BACK — SLOW DOWN & STAY SAFE! 🍎📚
With students heading back to school, our roads are getting a little busier! Whether you’re heading to work, dropping off the kids, or just running errands, please keep an extra eye out for school buses, children and crossing zones. 💛
🛑 REMEMBER THE SCHOOL BUS RULES:
• When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, STOP!
• Drivers traveling in both directions must stop at least 10 feet away from the bus.
• Do not start moving again until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn and all children have reached a safe place.
• On a roadway that is physically divided by a barrier or median, traffic on the opposite side does not have to stop.
• Never try to “beat” a school bus or pass one while its red lights are flashing.
🚸 A FEW MORE BACK-TO-SCHOOL REMINDERS:
• Slow down in school zones and watch posted speed limits.
• Expect children to cross unexpectedly — especially near bus stops.
• Give yourself a few extra minutes during morning and afternoon bus times.
• Put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road. 📵
• Watch carefully when backing out of driveways and parking spaces.
• Be extra cautious around young or new drivers heading to school.
A few extra seconds of patience can make all the difference. ❤️
Here’s to a safe, happy and successful school year for all of our local students, teachers, staff and families! 🍎✏️🚌
— Franklin Insurance Agency
Keeping our community safe on and off the road. 💗