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School Traffic: Know the Rules
As the school year begins, PennDOT offers this primer on the rules of the road ... and the consequences of breaking them.
West Chester School District buses return to the roadways Aug. 29, and PennDOT is taking a moment to remind drivers what that means.
First and foremost:
Under state law, motorists approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended must stop at least 10 feet from the bus.
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Failing to do so can earn drivers a $250 fine, five points on their license and a 60-day suspension.
It's not necessary to stop if the school bus is on the other side of a median or a barrier on a divided highway.
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In a school zone, vehicles must obey a 15 mph speed limit and keep an eye out for pedestrians. Breaking this rule can lead to a fine and three points on a driver's license.
Read the full PennDOT release here. For an animated illustration of where and when to stop, visit drivesafepa.org.
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