Eureka, IL – The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office issued a safety reminder Monday morning urging all drivers to stop when school buses extend their stop arms and activate flashing red lights — in both directions of traffic.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the rule applies on all undivided roads throughout Woodford County. The post emphasized that a few extra seconds of caution could prevent lifelong consequences for children boarding or exiting buses.
“Every time the red lights flash, every driver must stop — no exceptions,” the department stated in a social media post. The message encourages residents to comment “STOP” online to help raise awareness across the community.
School bus stop-arm violations remain a persistent issue across Illinois, with law enforcement increasing patrols and camera enforcement near bus routes this fall. Motorists caught illegally passing a stopped bus can face steep fines and potential license suspension under state law.
The Sheriff’s Office hopes the community-driven campaign will remind drivers to remain alert, especially during morning and afternoon school hours when children are boarding or exiting buses.
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