The penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus is:
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A suspension of the vehicle registration.
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A $40 fine.
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A suspension of driving privileges.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
You must stop when approaching or passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading passengers. The only exception is on a four-lane roadway when the bus is stopped in the opposite direction. Under Illinois law, failing to stop for a school bus picking up or dropping off children will result in a driver’s license suspension.
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