Passing a School Bus

The hectic pace that Queens and NY drivers face daily may cause us to momentarily stop thinking and get a ticket for passing a school bus with its lights flashing. For a second we forget the dangers and how terrible we would feel if an accident occurred while just thinking about where we need to be… If you are facing a ticket for passing a school bus the lawyers at My Tickets NYC can help. We know that good people occasionally make mistakes and we are here to vigorously defend you.

Safety Tip: Most school bus-related deaths and injuries occur while children cross the street after being discharged from the bus, not in collisions that involve school buses.

Remember that vehicles that transport disabled persons can be equipped as school buses and you must stop for them as you would for other school buses.

Passing a school bus is a very serious violation with serious consequences if you are found guilty. Most people know that you cannot pass a bus when children are getting on or off and the lights are flashing. However, some people do not know that you must stop even on a divided or multi-lane road or highway. Please note that there is no judge that will accept ignorance of the law as a defense. Additionally, you must stop at least 20 feet away from the bus. If you are found guilty of a ticket for passing a school bus while the lights are flashing, your fines will range from $250-$400 for the first violation, $600-$750 for the second (within 3 years) and a third can result in a $750-$1000 fine. If convicted, you will receive 5 points on your license. Additionally, you can be jailed for up to 30 days on the first offense and up to 180 days for subsequent convictions. If you have a ticket for passing a school bus and are convicted, expect a substantial increase in your insurance for three to five years. Since the conviction carries 5 points there is a very good chance you will have surcharges from the NYS DMV too.

The lawyers at My Tickets NYC can help Queens or NY drivers that face a ticket for passing a school bus with its lights flashing. Our lawyers have the experience and a highly successful record of challenging and defending these tickets. In most cases, we are able to get the ticket dismissed, and, in very difficult cases, we often get the ticket reduced to something with less points and fines. My Tickets NYC will take care of everything and you do not have to take time off from work to appear in court. We take all of the hassle out of dealing with the entire situation. If you are a Queens or NY driver and have received a ticket for passing a school bus, call My Tickets NYC at 917- 426-2WIN (2946) or complete the e-mail form to discuss how our lawyers can help.