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School Bus Safety Reminder as Classes Resume

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:48 AM

School starts Wednesday in Texarkana Texas, and the Texarkana Texas Police Department is reminding drivers to watch for school buses.

Under Texas law, drivers must stop when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, whether approaching from behind or from the opposite direction.

The exception is when traffic is separated by a physical median or barrier. A turn lane or painted median does not count.

Passing a stopped school bus can result in a $645 fine in Texarkana.

Police are urging drivers to slow down, pay attention, and help keep students safe.

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School Bus Safety Reminder as Classes Resume

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