With school fast approaching the Illinois State Police wants to remind you about some clarifications when it comes to school zones and buses. Education Information Trooper Sean Ramsey says that the school zone rules are in effect when there are children present.

The law says when children are present and Trooper Ramsey clarifies the word present.

Trooper Ramsey says that cars also need to be wary of buses and that you can get an automatic suspension if you pass a bus with the red stop sign out.

For more information on school safety and bus safety visit the ISP website or look here.