Stop for School Buses Now | Charleston News

School bus safety is under fire in Gallia County, Ohio, as drivers routinely ignore stop arms and flashing lights—putting kids at serious risk. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, local schools, and ODOT are teaming up with new tactics: bus-mounted cameras, driver training, visible warning signs, and troopers riding alongside buses to catch violators. After a spike in 41 documented violations last year (likely far higher), the first week of this school year saw zero infractions—a promising sign. Sergeant Hurd warns: when those lights flash, you must stop—those seconds could mean life or death for a child. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5cca57ddae9df9d