Floyd County, IN – Police officers across Floyd County are ramping up school bus safety patrols this week as part of Indiana’s Stop Arm Violation Enforcement (SAVE) Program, an initiative aimed at protecting children on their way to and from school.
According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, officers will be conducting high-visibility enforcement (HVE) operations, using both patrols and camera technology to identify drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The department says officers will accompany school officials and bus drivers along designated routes to monitor high-violation areas.
The SAVE Program, supported by state grants, focuses on reducing illegal stop-arm violations — incidents that put students at serious risk when drivers fail to stop for flashing red lights or extended bus stop signs. Police emphasized that residents should not be alarmed if they notice officers following school buses; the patrols are part of ongoing safety efforts.
The sheriff’s office encouraged drivers to remain alert and patient near buses, reminding motorists that Indiana law requires all traffic to stop when a bus is picking up or dropping off children.
This initiative will continue through the coming weeks as part of the statewide push to make student transportation safer.
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