When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing:
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It is against the law to pass it.
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You may pass if you are facing the front of the bus.
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You may pass if it is on the other side of a divided highway.
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You may pass if no children are on the road.
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Explanation
When a school bus stops with its red lights flashing, it means students are getting on or off the bus. In this situation, all approaching traffic-from either direction-must stop at least 20 feet away and remain stopped until the bus moves again or the driver or traffic officer signals it’s safe to proceed. Passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights is illegal on all New York State roadways, including divided highways.
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