ALWAYS be on the lookout for children.

Please obey the 15 mph speed limit in school zones. Children may be
present in the area surrounding a school at any time, but are especially at
peak times before and after school when the lights on the school zone
signs are flashing.

Please obey the crossing guards in school zones.  They are there to keep
our children safe.  If you do not stop for a crossing guard, it is the same as
running a stop sign or red light—and carries the same penalty!

Please slow down and prepare to stop when following or approaching
school buses. NEVER speed up to pass a bus while the warning lights are
flashing or when the “stop arm” is extended—it means students are getting
on or off the bus.  Not only will you put children in danger, you can also get
a ticket.

School buses are REQUIRED BY LAW to stop at all railroad crossings.
They are also prohibited by law from turning right at stoplights.  Please be
patient when following a school bus in traffic.  The laws are different for
them!

Click the following links to see Tennessee’s laws regarding motorists and school buses, and the penalties for violating those laws.

• 49-6-2101. Power of boards to provide transportation.
• 55-8-147. Certain vehicles must stop at all railroad grade crossings.

Remember: all of these rules exist for one reason—to keep our children
safe!  If your route to work takes you through a school zone, or if you are
often stopped by school buses loading children, please leave a few
minutes early or adjust your own route to accommodate your schedule.

MNPS Customer Service Center

We are committed to making the transportation process as simple as possible for our students and their parents.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for on our website, please contact our Customer Service Center at 615-259-INFO (259-4636).