Pennsylvania ’ s School Bus Stopping Law
n When you encounter a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended , you MUST STOP .
n When you approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended , you MUST STOP .
n You MUST STOP at least ten ( 10 ) feet away from the school bus .
n You MUST WAIT until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before moving . n DO NOT MOVE until all children have reached a place of safety .
SEPARATE ROADWAYS
Drivers may proceed on a highway with clearly defined dividing sections or physical barriers providing separate roadways . This only applies when the school bus is on the opposite side of the road .
If in doubt , STOP !
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
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