Video shows Metro Detroit drivers ignore school bus safety

DETROIT – The Local 4 Defenders captured drivers on camera totally ignoring school bus safety and blowing through the stop sign.

See the video above.

School bus safety in Michigan

Here are school bus safety tips from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning:

  • Prepare to stop when a slowing bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing
  • Stop at least 20 feet away for buses when red lights are flashing, unless driving in the opposite direction on a divided highway
  • Slow down in or near school and residential areas
  • Look for clues-such as safety patrols, crossing guards, bicycles, and playgrounds-that indicate children might be in the area
  • Watch for children between parked cars and other objects

Watch more: These drivers got caught and pulled over for blowing past school buses in Oakland County


About the Author:

Karen Drew is the anchor of Local 4 News First at 4, weekdays at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. She is also an award-winning investigative reporter.