ATHENS CITY SCHOOLS
BUS SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS
- To ensure safety, the driver must be totally in charge. Passengers
must respond promptly to instructions given.
- The use of tobacco, food or drink on the bus is prohibited.
Animals, oversized objects, and glass containers are not permitted.
- Passengers must observe classroom conduct on the bus and at bus
stop. Ordinary conversation is permitted. Horseplay, unruly behavior,
abusive and obscene language or gestures are not permitted.
- Keep aisles and step-well clear at all times.
- Never extend any portion of your body out bus windows.
- Do not attempt to get off or move about while the bus is in motion.
Always remain seated until bus stops.
- If you cause damage to the bus, you or your parents must pay for
that damage.
- Regular schedules must be observed. The bus cannot wait for tardy
passengers.
- Wait at the proper stop. Never stand in the roadway.
- If you cross the street to board, wait for the driver’s signal.
Cross well in front of the bus.
- Observe driver’s instructions when you unload. If you cross the
street, wait for the driver’s signal. Cross well in front of the bus.
- Drivers will not unload passengers at places other than regular
stops without proper authorization from the Supervisor of Transportation.
- Failure to follow these rules/regulations will result in suspension
from all Athens City Schools transportation.