Monday, September 14, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009

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-- You MUST WAIT until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before moving.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, over 1,000 motorists do not obey the School Bus Stopping Law.

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