BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – IN the interest of the safety of road users in the twin-island Federation, the Traffic Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has issued the following Safety Tips.
Safety Tips for Riding the School Bus:
• Have a safe place to wait for your bus, away from traffic and the street;
• Stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter;
• Use the handrail when getting on or off the bus;
• Keep seated, with feet out of the aisles;
• Never put head, arms or hands out of the window;
• Do NOT stand up until the bus comes to a complete stop;
• Be aware of the street traffic around you;
• Cross in front of the bus. NEVER behind, and be sure the driver of the bus can see you;
• NEVER stop, turn back, or reach under the bus; and
• Be aware of the street traffic around you.
If a Law Enforcement Officer pulls you over:
• Pull slowly and carefully off the road or to the closest shoulder of the road.
• At night, turn on your interior light or if possible, stop in a well lit area.
Remain in your vehicle unless asked to do otherwise.
