School Bus Stopping Law
Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law
Each year, drivers illegally pass school buses nearly two million times. Each illegal pass-by could result in a tragic injury or fatality of a student. The inconvenience of an extra few seconds spent waiting for a stopped school bus is insignificant compared to the loss of a child's life.
UCFSD would like to remind our drivers of the laws and safe practices to take when approaching a school bus.
Did you Know -
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When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP.
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When you approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP.
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You MUST STOP at least ten (10) feet away from the school bus.
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You MUST WAIT until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before moving.
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DO NOT MOVE until all the children have reached a place of safety.
There are severe penalties associated with running a school bus stop. For more information on Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law, including an animated graphic demonstrating when you must stop, visit www.penndot.gov/safety