08/31/2026
School buses are getting back on the road, and it's important to know what the different flashing lights on a school bus mean.
Flashing yellow: Slow down and be prepared to stop. The bus is preparing to stop, and the red lights will be activated soon.
Flashing red: Stop at least 20 feet from the bus and remain stopped until the red lights are turned off and the bus begins moving again.
Traffic in both directions must stop for flashing red lights unless you are traveling in the opposite direction on a divided highway with a median or physical barrier.