STATE LAWS

PENNSYLVANIA'S SCHOOL BUS STOPPING LAWS

When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must stop.
When you approach an intersection where a stopped bus has red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must stop.
You must stop at least 10 feet away from the school bus.
You must wait until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before moving. Do not move until all the children have reached a place of safety.
You must stop on roadways with painted lines.
You must stop on roadways with single dividers.
Drivers on separate roadways do not have to stop on a highway with clearly defined dividing sections or physical barriers separating the roadways. This only applies when the school bus is on the opposite side of the road.
WHEN IN DOUBT, STOP.

Any child up to 1 year and 20 lbs. must be in a rear-facing car seat.
Any child between 1 year and 4 years and up to 40 lbs. must be in a front-facing car seat with a full harness.
Any child between 4-8 years or 80 lbs. must be in a booster seat.