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Bus Safety Reminders

When to stop for a school bus in Pennsylvania

Cameras on school buses will detect illegal passings, making roads safer for students.

YELLOW lights mean slow down.

RED lights mean stop.

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Remember the school bus stopping law

Drivers traveling in both directions on two-lanes must stop for school buses. On a multi-lane road with dividers or greenways, drivers in opposing lanes can proceed with caution. When red lights start flashing, drivers must stop at least 10 feet away from the bus.

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What you need to know:

  • Red Flashing Lights Means Stop:

Red flashing lights means that a school bus is stopped and children are getting on or off. All drivers, unless divided by a physical barrier or greenway, must stop at least 10 feet in front of the bus.
 

  • Watch Out for Yellow Lights:

Flashing yellow lights indicate that a school bus is preparing to stop or slow down to unload or load children. When a driver sees yellow flashing lights, they should slow down and prepare to stop.
 

  • Know the law:

Traffic approaching a stopped bus from either direction must stop. The only exception is for traffic on the opposite side of a physical barrier.

STOP IN TIME OR PAY THE FINE! First-time violation $300

 

All Methacton school buses are equipped with active safety technology, including AI-powered stop-arm enforcement cameras. Learn more about BusPatrol here. (and include link:https://methactonorg.finalsite.com/departments/transportation/buspatrol)