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Putnam school district urges drivers to slow down, follow bus and crosswalk rules this week
Summary
As classes begin, a Putnam County School District official asked families and drivers for patience during route and traffic adjustments and reiterated safety rules including obeying school zone speed limits and not passing stopped school buses.
A Putnam County School District agency official asked families and community drivers to give extra time during the first weeks of school as traffic patterns and bus routes settle. The official said staff are working to ensure every student has a safe and positive start and asked for "patience and understanding during the 1st few weeks."
The official made several safety reminders for drivers and pedestrians, including obeying posted school zone speed limits, watching for children crossing streets or loading and unloading from buses, and obeying crossing guards. The official warned, "Never pass a stop school bus when its stop arm is extended and the lights are flashing," and asked the public to allow extra travel time while campus traffic is heavier than usual.
The remarks framed student safety as the district's highest priority and presented practical steps the community can take to reduce risks at arrival and dismissal times.
