Reminder about school bus traffic rules before first day of school

MIAMI – The long, easy days of summer are almost over, which means the bell is about to ring for the first day of school.

Now would be a good time to brush up on your knowledge of driving laws when it comes to school buses, when to stop or pass.

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According to Florida law, when traveling in the same direction of a school bus, drivers must stop at all times when a bus is stopped, whether it is a one-lane or two-lane roadway.

Drivers must also come to a complete stop when coming from the opposite direction on a road without a median or barrier.

The only time drivers do not need to bring their vehicles to a complete stop, or stop at all, when a bus is stopped on the road, is if they are traveling in the opposite direction on a road with a median or barrier.

WTVT reports drivers face a $258 fine if they pass a stopped school bus, plus four points on their license.