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Back to School |  |
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.
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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. |
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Remember that if you are approaching a school bus from either the front or behind, and it's yellow lights are flashing, the bus is preparing to stop. |
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If the buses red lights are flashing, YOU MUST STOP. It's the law! This includes school buses that are:
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NOTE: The only exception to this law is if the bus driver or a police officer signals that you may pass the bus. |
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| $$ PENALTIES FOR PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS $$ | |||
| By Conviction | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Possible Imprisonment |
| First Conviction | $250.00 | $400.00 | Up to 30 days |
| Second Conviction (within 3 years) |
$600.00 | $750.00 | Up to 180 days |
| Third or Subsequent Convictions (within 3 years) | $750.00 | $1,000.00 | Up to 180 days |
| According to New York State law, any child under 4 years of age, must be in a federally approved child safety seat, even if the child is riding in a school bus. See section 1229-c. (11) of the New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law. |
For more Back to School safety tips for motorists, parents and children please see:
- Our Kids School Bus and School Zone Safety Page
- Our School Bus Index & Overview Page
- NYS Education Department Pupil Transportation Services Unit
- Operation Safe Stop
- Operation Safe Stop & Pedestrian "Tips for Safety"
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's School Bus Safety Page
National School Bus Safety Week is October 22 - 26, 2007.  |
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