Failure to Yield to Head Start Buses Against Law and Endangers Lives
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December 4, 2002 - The Metropolitan Action Commission would like to ask motorists to exercise extreme caution and patience when following behind any Head Start Child Care bus.
Because the Head Start program serves children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, loading and unload takes longer because children must be first placed in or removed from safety restraints, signed on and off of the buses prior to the buses moving from each stop.
Motorists should obey stop signs that extend from the buses and flashing lights, which are similar to Metro School buses. Failure to yield is punishable by law and could endanger crossing children and parents. We regret any delays caused. Please remember, safety first.