School buses are equiped with yellow (or amber) lights and red flashing lights.  The yellow lights go on before the bus stops and the red lights go on when the bus has stopped.  This means the bus will be picking up or discharging children.   Motorists may proceed only after the lights have been turned off.

The Law:

On two lane roadways, vehicles approaching from both directions must stop at least 25 feet away from the bus.

On multi-lane roadways, vehicles approaching from both directions must stop at least 25 feet awary from the bus. 

On divided highways, vehicles approaching the bus from behind must stop at least 25 feet away from the bus, whereas vehicles approaching in the other direction, on the opposite side of the median, must slow to 10 miles per hour.

A divided highway is characterized by a safety island or raised median. 

Penalties:

• fine between $100-$250
• five (5) points on driving record
• imprisonment and/or community service
• possible license revocation