When a bus is loading or unloading children in a two way divided lane is the opposing traffic supposed to stop?

Answer 1

Yes.

Another View: (in the US) The above answer will not apply in ALL states under ALL circumstances. For instance: In many states, if the highway is divided by a physical median barrier (barrier wall or grass strip) - traffic moving in the opposite direction need not stop.

Answer 2

Yes. Small children have a tendency to not understand traffic laws, so they regularly just cross the street whereever. As such, when a school bus has its doors open, you should not pass it going either way. The bus creates a huge blind spot that can easily hide a child crossing the street.

Wait 5 minutes or so, or find another route.

Answer 3

No you are not required to stop

In North Carolina, we're not. However, I seem to recall signs in Delaware which indicated that all lanes were to stop in such a situation.

Answer 4

yes when stop arm is out go with it goes back down

Answer 5

Vehicles traveling in the same direction are required to stop, yes.

Answer 6

Not only should they, but they're required to by law.

Answer 7

No

Answer 8

yes