Drivers have a responsibility to help maintain the safety of children. When approaching a school bus, you must:
~Slow down~
Flashing yellow lights warn that the bus is about to stop. You should begin to slow your vehicle and prepare to stop.
~Stop~
From either direction, even on divided highways – when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing.
~Proceed~
Only when the red lights are turned off and bus is again moving, or when waved on by driver or police officer.
~Be aware~
Children may be approaching a stopped school bus from any direction.
~Remember~
School buses may not turn right on red while transporting students.
Note:
It is illegal to pass a school bus displaying its flashing red lights – both on and off school property. If convicted of passing a stopped school bus, the minimum fine is $250 - 400 and/or 30 days in jail for the first offense. Drivers convicted of passing a stopped school bus will also receive a 5-point infraction on their license for each violation. This law is strictly enforced, and all violators will be fully prosecuted.