First Day of School Approaching; Drivers Warned of Bus and School Zone Laws
Parkesburg police warn motorists to allow extra travel time and follow school bus and school zone laws as OASD students return on Aug. 25, 2026.
The first official day of school for OASD students is Tuesday, August 25, 2026; motorists are advised to allow extra time for commutes as school buses return to roadways. In Pennsylvania, passing a stopped school bus with red lights and an extended stop arm violates 75 Pa.C.S. § 3345 and can result in a $250 fine, $35 surcharge, 5 points on your driving record and a mandatory 60-day license suspension; bus drivers may report violations that lead to citations. On the OASD campus, active school zone lights indicate a 15 MPH speed limit that will be enforced, with enhanced penalties for speeding — Parkesburg Borough Police Department urges compliance to keep children safe.