When a school bus is stopped in the oncoming lane of a two way street to load or unload passengers with its red lights flashing traffic?


When a school bus is stopped in the oncoming lane of a two way street to load or unload passengers with its red lights flashing traffic? When a school bus is stopped and flashing its red lights, drivers approaching from both directions must stop. This is because children are being loaded or unloaded. The drivers cannot proceed until the bus begins moving, or the bus driver signals to let vehicles pass, or the red lights are no longer flashing.


Is it illegal to overtake a school bus UK?

UK law states that drivers must not overtake a bus when it is stopped at a bus stop unless the road ahead is clear.


Is it illegal to pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights unless if it is on the other side of a multiple lane or divided highway?

When you stop for a school bus, you cannot drive again until the bus starts moving again or when the bus driver or a traffic officer signals that you can proceed. This law applies on all roadways in New York State. You must stop for a school bus even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.