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School Bus Traffic Laws Carry Hefty Fines

All motorists are required to stop for school buses on most roadways in Georgia.

By Patch Local Editor Brande Poulnot

With Cobb County schools beginning next Wednesday, Aug. 7, be mindful of school buses that will be on the roadways again.

Motorists are required to adhere to the laws, which include stopping for the busses. Drivers who pass a school bus could face up to a $1,000 fine, and if he or she is younger than 21, a mandatory license suspension.

Georgia laws on stopping for schools buses, according to the Stop Arm Project, include:

  • Two-lane roadway: When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
  • Two-lane roadway with a center turning lane: When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
  • Four-lane roadway without a median separation: When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
  • Roadway of four lanes or more with a center turning lane: When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
  • Divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separation: When school bus stops for passengers, only traffic following the bus must stop.


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