In California, it is illegal to pass a school bus that has its stop arm extended and red lights flashing. Drivers must stop at least 25 feet away from the bus when it is loading or unloading children. This law applies to vehicles in both directions on undivided roads, while on divided highways, only traffic in the same direction as the bus is required to stop. Violating this law can result in significant fines and penalties.
Speed is always a factor, whether you are stopping for a school bus or not.
In Ohio, the driver of any vehicle approaching a school bus stopped in order to pick up or leave off a child, must halt at least ten feet behind or in front of the school bus. The driver must not proceed until the school bus moves forward or the school bus driver signals the driver to go ahead. A driver who violates Ohio traffic laws concerning stopping for school bus may be fined up to $500.
Well my aunty has the same question and it costed $120
500 dollars, I know because it happened to a close friend.
I recently got a ticket for passing a school bus that was not flashing lights but was opening the stop sign as I was approaching the bus. I received my fine and almost fell back for knowing that my fine was $742. I appeared in court and now appealing the fine. It was not my fault that the bus was not flashing the lights.
The specific distance you need to stop behind a school bus will depend on your local traffic laws. In general, it is recommended to stop at least 20-30 feet behind a school bus to ensure the safety of students entering or exiting the bus. Always follow the instructions and signage on the school bus and be aware of any specific regulations in your area.
not required to stop unless children are crossing the street
Yes, unless the laws of the state prohibit it.
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No. No, but you should check your local driving laws just in case.
School bus drivers have to follow the laws just like everybody else. This is especially important since they have a precious cargo of children on board.