As students head back to classrooms across the state, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has released a new video resource aimed at keeping students, parents, and drivers safe on the roads.

The video features THP Major Travis Plotzer, who addresses five critical safety questions regarding school zone awareness and school bus laws. The department is urging local media outlets and community members to share the message widely to protect children during the morning and afternoon commutes.

Key topics covered by Major Plotzer in the video include:

• Crucial safety reminders for drivers navigating active school zones.

• Identifying the biggest safety concerns commonly observed around schools.

• Clear guidelines on when drivers are legally required to stop for a school bus.

• A direct warning to motorists tempted to bypass stopped school buses due to running late.

• A final overarching safety message for all Tennessee drivers this academic year.

The full video news release can be viewed online at YouTube at https://youtu.be/7ebpAFcDS_0?si=VMElpjtHC0VmhGbK