The laws defining crimes and procedures in New York are complicated…
Most Fridays, we will post a #fridayfacts…
Under VTL §1174-a, when a school bus stops with red signals flashing, traffic in both directions must stop. Passing is illegal.
Penalties: 5 points, fines up to $493 and 30 days jail for a first offense; higher fines and up to 6 months jail for repeat offenses within 3 years; a third offense brings mandatory license revocation (VTL §510(2)(a)).
Schools are back—STOP for school buses.