School Buses

When school is in session. please drive carefully and observe the following rules around school buses:

• On all undivided highways (without a median), traffic in BOTH directions must stop at least 20 feet from a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing. You must not pass the bus until the lights are turned off or the bus starts.
• On divided highways (with a median you cannot cross), traffic coming toward a school bus stopped on the other side of the median does not have to stop.
• You must stop for a stopped school bus which is receiving or discharging students on school property or private property.
• If the identity of the driver of a vehicle which passes a stopped school bus cannot be determined, the owner or lessee of the vehicle in violation may be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, subject to fines.

The Penalties

Passing a stopped school bus — Minimum $50 and up to $200, plus 6 points
Speeding in a school zone — Traffic fine, plus 6 points

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