PENNSYLVANIA’S SCHOOL BUS STOPPING LAW

Keeping Children Safe

PENNSYLVANIA’S SCHOOL BUS STOPPING LAW

-When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP.

-When you approach an inter section where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP.

- You MUST STOP at least ten (10) feet away from the school bus.

- You MUST WAIT until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before moving.

- DO NOT MOVE until all the children have reached a place of safety.

PENALTIES

If you are convicted of violating Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law, you will receive all of the following penalties:

-60-Day Driver’s License Suspension

-Five (5) points on your driving record

-$250 Fine Annually, more than 700 drivers are convicted for passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing.

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If In Doubt, STOP!