Laws Regarding School Busses and School Zones

Rules of the Road

From Theresa Johnston, former About.com Guide

On a two-way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a school bus that has stopped to pick up or drop off children until the bus stop arm has been withdrawn.
If a highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of a school bus. If you are behind the school bus, you must stop and remain stopped until the bus stop arm has been withdrawn.
When children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk, drivers must yield or stop at the marked stop line.
Watch for school zones with reduced speeds and children walking or riding their bikes to school.