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WATCH: Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey Reminds Motorists of Important Rules of the Road for Back-to-School

By  //  August 6, 2026

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – With Brevard County students returning to the classroom, Sheriff Wayne Ivey is reminding motorists to slow down, stay alert and follow Florida’s traffic laws as school buses and young pedestrians return to local roads.

The start of the school year brings increased traffic around schools, bus stops and residential neighborhoods throughout Brevard County. Drivers should expect longer travel times during the morning and afternoon and use extra caution when approaching school zones and stopped school buses.

One of the most important reminders involves stopping for school buses that are loading or unloading students.

Motorists traveling in both directions are generally required to stop when a school bus displays its flashing red lights and extends its stop arm. On a divided highway with a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, drivers traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop, while motorists traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop.

Drivers should also pay close attention to posted school-zone speed limits and watch for children walking or riding bicycles near schools and bus stops.

Distracted driving is another major concern, particularly during busy morning and afternoon commutes. Motorists should put their phones down, remain focused on the road and be prepared for sudden stops as buses make their routes.

Brevard County has also increased enforcement of illegal school-bus passing through camera technology installed on school buses.

Brevard County has also increased enforcement of illegal school-bus passing through camera technology installed on school buses. According to Sheriff Ivey, more than 17,000 citations were issued in Brevard County during the previous school year.

The technology is designed to identify vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses, giving law enforcement another tool to protect students as they enter and exit buses.

Parents and students also play an important role in back-to-school safety. Children should remain a safe distance from the roadway while waiting for their bus, avoid distractions and never attempt to cross the street until the bus has stopped and it is safe to proceed.

As another school year begins, Sheriff Ivey’s message to Brevard County motorists is simple: slow down, pay attention and give yourself extra time.

A few additional seconds of patience behind the wheel can help ensure Brevard County’s students make it to school — and back home — safely each day.