New Bus Light System 2016 - 2017

Post date: Aug 17, 2016 4:35:18 PM

A vehicle approaching a school bus with an 8-light warning system must do the following:

AMBER WARNING LIGHTS

This is a cautionary message that the bus is coming to a stop and will soon be activating its RED warning lights. Traffic is allowed to bypass the school bus with care.

RED WARNING LIGHTS

Stop at least 20 feet from the bus and remain stopped until the bus resumes motion or the driver extinguishes the flashing red warning lights.

Failure to do so will result in a minimum fine of $326.50 and four points. This law does not apply to vehicles driving in the opposite direction on a divided highway but does apply if no barrier is present on multi-lane street or highway.