We want to take a moment to remind motorists of the laws concerning school buses. Now that the school year is beginning, it is imperative that drivers pay attention to stopped school buses picking up and dropping off students.
Passing a stopped school bus with its red signals activated and stop sign extended may result in a $250.00 fine, five (5) demerit points added to your driving record, a sixty (60) day driver’s suspension, and increased insurance premiums when your policy renews.
Also, the police need not be present to witness the violation. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code permits school bus drivers to forward written reports of violations to police, allowing officers to issue citations to violators.
