Are vehicles travelling in the opposite derection of school buses that have stopped to unload children on a divided highway with a dividing barrier required to stop?

Answer 1

no

Added: While the motor vehicle laws of all 50 states have not been researched it can usually be inferred that the answer is probably no. HOWEVER - be sure you check the law in YOUR particular state on this matter.

Answer 2

In the state of Florida, If the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus. Painted lines or pavement markings are not considered barriers. You must always stop if you are moving in the same direction of the bus and you must remain stopped until the bus stop arm is withdrawn.

* Added - Although not required to stop in most states when a barrier exists, most states do require a reduction in speed.

So long as it is a divided highway with a pronounced barrier, the answer is generally no. However, there is a possibility of this law varying between states, and your state's DMV office would be the best source for an answer to this for your state.

Answer 3

If the children being unloaded can cross the road, then yes.

Answer 4

no, but there MUST be a physical barrier separating the lanes of travel

Answer 5

If there is a concrete barrier, or something physically blocking pedestrian traffic from crossing the highway, you do not have to stop.

Answer 6

No, if the roadway is a divided roadway with a median or other barrier, there is no requirement to stop.

Answer 7

Provided there is a physical barrier, and not just pavement markings, no.

Answer 8

No

Answer 9

no