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In every U.S. state motorists meeting or overtaking from either direction any stopped school bus, must stop before reaching the school bus when the bus’s flashing red lights and Stop-Arm are in operation. The driver must not proceed until the stopped bus resumes travel and the flashing red lights and Stop-Arm are no longer in operation.
Wyoming Highway Patrol Lieutenant Erik Jorgensen said too many motorists are continuing to pass school buses with the Stop-Arm engaged.
Lt. E. Jorgensen
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Drivers traveling in both directions and on roads with multiple lanes should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicle.
Red flashing lights and extended Stop-Arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off the bus. Motorists must stop their car and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving, before motorists can continue driving.
Cost of the first citation for passing a stopped school bus in Wyoming is $435.
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