IISD School Zones Activated Sept. 28

Press release from the City of Irving:

September 23, 2020

IISD School Zones Activated Sept. 28

As of publication time, starting Sept. 28, Irving Independent School District (IISD) students who choose in-person learning will receive transportation services for the 2020-21 school year. To that end, drivers should expect school zones to be activated on Sept. 28 and school zone traffic laws to be enforced. As a reminder, the use of hand-held communication devices to engage in a call or to create, send or read messages by the driver is prohibited in school zones. Violation of the ordinance is a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a fine of up to $200.

School Bus Reminders

Student safety is essential. School buses are designed to be highly visible, and state laws protect students getting on and off the bus. Texas school bus law requires motorists to stop for flashing red lights on a school bus, regardless of which direction the driver is headed. A vehicle may continue moving forward once the school bus has moved, the flashing lights stop flashing or the bus driver signals it’s okay to pass.

This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author’s own.