What are the laws about passing school buses?

In South Carolina, it is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped. This includes buses that are stopped to load and unload students. When a school bus stops, the red lights or flashers are turned on, and the outside arm will extend outward. If you see a school bus stopped with its lights and arm activated, you must slow down your vehicle and come to a complete stop. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus in either direction on a two-lane road, regardless of whether you’re approaching the bus from the front or the back. This rule also applies to multi-lane roads regardless of which lane you’re driving in. You must come to a complete stop and wait until the bus’s lights and arm are turned off and the bus begins to move again. In South Carolina it is also illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to unload students on the opposite side of a median or divider. You must stop, even if the opposite side is a one-way street. If you don’t obey these laws, you could face harsh penalties. You might receive a fine and points on your license, or you could lose your license entirely. It is important to always obey the law and be cautious when driving near stopped school buses.

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