Don't pass a school bus on your side of the road if:
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the rules regarding passing a school bus on the same side of the road. It implicitly asks under what circumstances it is illegal to do so.
Answer
You must always stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, regardless of your direction, even on divided highways.
In New York State, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights regardless of your direction on a two-lane road or multi-lane highway. This applies even on divided highways.
Answer for screen readers
In New York State, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights regardless of your direction on a two-lane road or multi-lane highway. This applies even on divided highways.
More Information
The law is in place to protect children as they get on and off the bus. Penalties for illegally passing a school bus range from $250 to $1,000, and can even lead to license revocation.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming you don't need to stop if the bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway. In New York, this is not the case.
Sources
- School Bus Safety | NY DMV - dmv.ny.gov
- School Bus Traffic Laws in New York - nytrafficlawyer.com
- Passing stopped school buses in NYC (New York, York - city-data.com
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