Road Safety Reminder for the Week
School Buses
The Motor Vehicle Code of Guam expressly requires that traffic in all directions must come to a complete stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped for the purpose of taking on or discharging students, WHETHER OR NOT ANY STUDENTS ARE CROSSING THE ROAD. School buses must display their red, four-way flashing signal lights as well as the Stop-arm located on the driv-er’s side of the vehicle. Even on multi-lane highways when the bus is on the other side of the road, you must stop until the Stop-arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion unless the bus driver signals you to proceed.
According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule
GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code | Description | Eff. 01/01/14 |
---|---|---|
3201E | Red Flashing Light (School Bus) Required | $40.00 |
3336A | Overtaking Vehicle Stop for Loading/Unloading Pass | $100.00 |
3336C | Passing School Bus | $300.00 |
Guam Construction Update
Motorists are advised to drive cautiously through the construction zones, observe all posted speed limit and construction signs, and carefully heed flaggers (when present). Alternate routes and/or adjusting drive times when feasible are encouraged.
Route 1 from Route 6 (Adelup) to Alupang Towers – Hagåtña
Pavement striping and marking activities will continue along Route 1, from Route 8 to Alupang Beach Tower. Work hours will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Intermittent lane closures in both directions are expected during work hours. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and proceed with caution.
No construction activities are scheduled for Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Route 10 – Chalan Pago-Ordot/Mangilao
Lane closures will be in effect for full-depth pavement repairs at the southwest end of Route 10 near Song Market. Working hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The DPW contractor will be milling and paving Route 4 from the Memorial Catholic Cemetery to the San Dimas Church between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. There will be intermittent lane closures. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.
The DPW contractor will continue grass cutting at the following locations between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, weather permitting:
- Monday, 8/11/25: Route 1 (Marine Corps Dr)
- Tuesday, 8/12/25 – Wednesday, 8/13/25: Route 15 (Back Road)
- Wednesday, 8/13/25 – Friday, 8/15/25: Route 3 (NCTS, Dededo)
