- Indian Prairie School District #204
- Stop Arm Violations
School Bus Stop Arm Violations
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As we continue the school year, we want to remind families about the importance of school bus safety. Please ensure your child arrives at the bus stop at least 5 minutes early and waits in a safe spot, away from the road. Remind them to use caution when boarding or exiting the bus and to always wait for the driver’s signal before crossing the street. Additionally, remind your child to remain seated while the bus is moving and to follow the driver’s instructions.
We also ask parents and guardians to support bus safety by obeying traffic laws when driving near buses. Remember, it is illegal to pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended. Stopping keeps our students safe as they get on and off the bus.
Stop Arm Violation Important Information
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The Law
- The laws regarding vehicles stopping for school buses can be found in the Illinois Vehicle Code under sections625 ILCS 5/11-1414, 5/11-1415, 5/12-803, 5/12-805 and5/12-807.2
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These laws apply to all drivers, including those on school property, who meet or overtake a school bus that is operating all of the appropriate warning signals indicating that pupils are exiting or boarding the school bus and may be crossing the roadway
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Motorists may proceed after stopping for a bus if one of the following occurs:
- the bus resumes motion
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the bus driver signals the motorist to proceed
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the flashing lights are turned off and the stop arm signal is no longer extended.
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The Motoring Public
When a school bus is traveling on a two-lane road-way and is stopped to pick up or drop off pupils, the vehicles in all lanes of traffic must stop. Vehicles should stop at least 20 feet before reaching the school bus to allow pupils to cross the roadway safelyWhen a school bus is traveling on a four-lane roadway with at least two lanes of traffic traveling in the opposite direction, only those lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction as the school bus must stopWhen a school bus is traveling on a one-way roadway and is stopped to pick up or drop off pupils, all lanes of traffic must stop, regardless of the number of lanes of traffic -
Stop Arm Violation Penalties
- First offense - mandatory minimum fine of $300 and 3-month suspension of driver’s license
- Second offense or subsequent conviction within five years - mandatory minimum fine of $1,000- and one-year suspension of driver’s license
- A motorist cited for illegally passing a school bus is not eligible for court supervision
- Registered Owner of the vehicle must provide certain information to the States attorney and failure to supply such information shall result in the suspension of the vehicle registration of the vehicle for a period of 3 months.
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