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New Jersey school bus safety laws refresher
As schools resume sessions in New Jersey, drivers are reminded of specific school bus safety regulations. Drivers are required to stop when a school bus displays red lights and an extended stop sign. According to News 12, motorists should maintain a distance of approximately 25 feet from the bus.
An exception exists for drivers on divided highways with a raised median; in these cases, oncoming traffic is not required to stop but must reduce speed to roughly 10 miles per hour. Violations of these laws can result in a $250 fine and up to 5 points on a driver's license. Additionally, many school buses utilize onboard cameras to record motorists who bypass stopped buses.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Drivers on divided highways must reduce their speed to approximately 10 miles per hour when passing a stopped school bus. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Drivers should maintain approximately 25 feet of distance from a school bus when stopping. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Drivers must stop for school buses with red lights flashing and stop signs extended. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] On divided highways with a raised median, oncoming traffic is not required to stop for a school bus. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Many school buses are equipped with cameras to monitor drivers who pass them while stopped. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Violating school bus safety laws in New Jersey can result in up to 5 points on a driver's license. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Passing a stopped school bus in New Jersey can incur a $250 fine. wfpg.com · mybeachradio.com · wobm.com