Safety & Penalties
It's "Back to School" time. School buses are back on the roads, and students are walking along the side of the road and waiting for buses.
- Please watch carefully for children near school buildings, in areas where school buses are traveling or where there are signs for school zones or bus stops.
- Remember that if you are approaching a school bus from either the front or behind, and it's yellow lights are fl ashing, the bus is preparing to stop.
- If the bus' red lights are flashing, YOU MUST STOP. It's the law!
This includes school buses that are: on the opposite sides of divided highways, on multiple lane roadways, in parking lots and on school grounds.
NOTE: The only exception to this law is if the bus driver or a police officer signals that you may pass the bus.
| BY CONVICTION | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Possible Imprisonment |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Conviction | $250.00 | $400.00 | Up to 30 days |
| Second Conviction* | $600.00 | $750.00 | Up to 180 days |
| Third Conviction* | $750.00 | $1,000.00 | Up to 180 days |
* Within 3 years.