It is that time of the year again when you have to drive with more patience than you have been used to over the past several months. Over the past week, the United States Department of Agriculture says farmers have been busy harvesting small grains and potatoes and cutting hay in area fields. In two weeks, families will return to their post-Labor Day routine with kids returning to school. Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski says that in our area, motorists are used to agricultural traffic because it is always going on outside of the winter months. When it comes to classes going back in session, Joski adds that it takes motorists to get used to the school buses, additional cars, and more pedestrians.

Joski reminds motorists that school buses are outfitted with new lights that warn motorists that they are slowing down to stop with amber lights before they eventually turn red. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights can cost you between $30 and $300, depending on the severity or number of offenses.