As students in Cleveland County prepare for the return to school, local law enforcement is issuing a reminder about the importance of safety on the roads, especially in school zones. In a recent Facebook post, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office delivered a straightforward message about rules and precautions that drivers should follow to keep children safe as they make their way back to the classroom.
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is taking steps to ensure student safety, with deputies set to be a visible presence around school zones and bus stops. They have highlighted that "Safety First – Always" is not just a slogan, but an imperative practice during the back-to-school season. These measures come into effect next week, noted in a statement from the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office released on Friday.
Drivers must stop for school buses picking up or dropping off kids, whether you're behind the bus or coming from the opposite direction—unless there’s a physical divider like a median or ditch. On multi-lane roads without a barrier, traffic in both directions must stop. As students head back to school, the same road rules still apply. Drivers should also slow down and follow posted speed limits in school zones to keep everyone safe, as per the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.
