When does a school bus have its flashing red lights on?
If a School Bus has its flashing red lights on do you stop? Yes, all traffic in front and behind the Bus are REQUIRED to stop. When a bus has it’s sign extended and it’s lights are flashing, it is either picking up or dropping off children.
When is it against the law to pass a school bus?
A driver of any vehicle shall stop the vehicle at least 15 feet from a school bus when its warning light is flashing unless the vehicle is on the other side of a divided median. It is against the law for any driver to pass a school bus when the school bus displays a stop signal.
When to stop for a school bus in California?
California driver handbook. You must stop your vehicle at least 20 feet before reaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection, you are approaching. You must remain stopped until the flashing red lights are no longer operating.
How long does a school vehicle have to stop for a red light?
If a school vehicle has stopped on a roadway and is operating flashing red lights, the driver of any other vehicle on the roadway shall stop at least 20 feet from the school vehicle, and may not proceed until the school vehicle either resumes motion or the red lights are deactivated.
Where are the flashing lights on a school bus?
The yellow flashing lights warn you to slow down and prepare to stop. When the bus flashes red lights (located at the top front and back of the bus), you must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing.
What happens if you run a red light on a school bus?
The driver is not allowed to proceed until the children have entered the school bus or have alighted and reached the side of the highway or street and until the school bus stops flashing its red lights. First offense is a fine of at least $100 and/or imprisonment for no more than 15 days or community service for 15 days.
A driver of any vehicle shall stop the vehicle at least 15 feet from a school bus when its warning light is flashing unless the vehicle is on the other side of a divided median. It is against the law for any driver to pass a school bus when the school bus displays a stop signal.
Do you stop for a school bus on a divided highway?
Drivers can proceed past a school bus if only the amber lights are flashing, but drivers must be prepared to stop when the red lights are flashing and “stop arm” has been extended.