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IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH PASSING A SCHOOL BUS AND GET CONVICTED YOU MAY
GO TO JAIL OR PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE --------- EVEN FOR A FIRST OFFENSE!
GO TO JAIL OR PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE --------- EVEN FOR A FIRST OFFENSE!
Passing a School Bus is a very serious offense as noted by the penalties listed below and could result in
jail even for a first offense: It is improper to pass a school bus whenever it is discharging or picking up
children. The only exception to this rule is if the road or highway is separated by a divider. Many people think
it’s ok to pass school buses if the children are on the opposite side of the road. Wrong Many people feel it is
ok to pass a school bus if it is taking too long to load or unload children. Wrong The amount of time a school
buses may take a much longer period of time to load or unload disabled children because they may have
special needs such as ramps and other accessibility concerns.
In some cases, the bus driver may wave on traffic once the child is aboard the bus safely, but you still should
never pass the bus because the bus driver cannot give you an exception to the law.
PENALTIES FOR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS 39:4-128.1
First Offense:
In addition to the above penalties, your insurance may increase dramatically for the next three years. This can
cost you several thousands of dollars due to the fact that this offense carries 5 points on your license and your
insurance. Lastly you must fight this charge because if you lose your license you could lose your job, your
house and all that is important to you and your family! Don't go let this happen to you, we can help. Call our
office at 1-800-9-RIGHTS or (732) 257-5040 to setup a free in office consultation to find out how we can help
you stay out of jail, reduce or eliminate community service and reduce or eliminate the 5 points associated with
this offense.
jail even for a first offense: It is improper to pass a school bus whenever it is discharging or picking up
children. The only exception to this rule is if the road or highway is separated by a divider. Many people think
it’s ok to pass school buses if the children are on the opposite side of the road. Wrong Many people feel it is
ok to pass a school bus if it is taking too long to load or unload children. Wrong The amount of time a school
buses may take a much longer period of time to load or unload disabled children because they may have
special needs such as ramps and other accessibility concerns.
In some cases, the bus driver may wave on traffic once the child is aboard the bus safely, but you still should
never pass the bus because the bus driver cannot give you an exception to the law.
PENALTIES FOR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS 39:4-128.1
First Offense:
- A Fine of not less than $100.00 and
- Imprisonment for not more than 15 days or community service for 15 days as the court shall deem
appropriate or both - Possible suspension of your drivers license in the discretion of the Direction of the Division of Motor
Vehicles.
- A fine of not less than $250.00
- Imprisonment for not more than 15 days
- Possible suspension of your drivers license in the discretion of the Direction of the Division of Motor
Vehicles.
In addition to the above penalties, your insurance may increase dramatically for the next three years. This can
cost you several thousands of dollars due to the fact that this offense carries 5 points on your license and your
insurance. Lastly you must fight this charge because if you lose your license you could lose your job, your
house and all that is important to you and your family! Don't go let this happen to you, we can help. Call our
office at 1-800-9-RIGHTS or (732) 257-5040 to setup a free in office consultation to find out how we can help
you stay out of jail, reduce or eliminate community service and reduce or eliminate the 5 points associated with
this offense.
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