When a school bus`s stop sign is flashing on a road way. Because its unloading children, do all traffic need to stop? Even when there is a double line?
2007-01-13 03:58:46 · 22 answers · asked by Eric M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
ohio law is: if on a 2 lane road, 1 lane each direction, all traffic is to stop.
if it is a divided highway; 2 lanes going in each direction, the 2 lanes the bus is on is to stop. the opposite lanes are still free and clear to continue.
ohio law makes no mention of; double yellow, barrier, or median in relation to school buses.
2007-01-13 17:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Review your driver's manual for your state.
The red flashing lights/stop sign on a school bus is to allow children to cross the street, and that means BOTH directions are supposed to stop.
2007-01-13 05:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. A double line is not going to prevent a pre-schooler
from walking out from behind the bus and right into your path.
It's the law in most states to stop regardless when the lights
are flashing. But even if it's not, I'd rather stop than risk the
alternative.
2007-01-13 04:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by Northwest Womps 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In maximum states, in case you're on an multi-lane street with out any type of median, then site visitors in all guidelines ought to quit for a school bus showing it truly is pink lights and indications. If the line has a grassy median or a "Jersey wall" barrier, then site visitors in the oncoming lanes are not any further required to quit.
2016-10-31 00:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you always stop for a school bus when the sign is flashing. Both sides of the street have to.
2007-01-13 04:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by no free rides 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Many have stated "Yes", because it is the law and that is true. However, the real issue is why is this the law. It's for the kids safety NOT if it is convenient to you driving the vehicle or not!
Let's try another scenario. Let's say that you come to a marked cross walk and there are children present. Do you continue through the cross walk because you have the "right-of-way" or should you defer to them for their potential safety.
The answer to this question goes far beyond what the law states! Be safe for their sake not if it's convenient to you or not!!!
2007-01-13 10:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by JAR 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Four lane highway ,no. Even though you will see others stoping. The double lines has nothing to do with it. A school bus is not aloud to have a child cross a four lane.Two lane highway you must stop double lines or not. State of Ohio law.
2007-01-13 04:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you do. A child could be having to cross the street after he leaves the bus. Everybody must stop.
2007-01-13 04:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In TX, the only reason that oncoming traffic doesn't have to stop is if there is a PHYSICAL BARRIER between the two directions of traffic.
In your case (the double line), YES, you must stop.
2007-01-13 04:06:39 · answer #9 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in my younger sisters driving manual it says you must stop 25 ft behind/before a school bus when its lights are flashing red.
2007-01-13 12:56:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋