STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS STOP ARMS
Keep children Safe. Avoid a large fine.
STOP FOR SIGN AND FLASHING LIGHTS
School buses are on the roads in Kansas, taking children to and from school every day. To do so safely, they have their own stop signs, which drivers are required to obey.
WHEN A SCHOOL BUS STOPS AND ACTIVIATES ITS STOP SIGN:
Drivers must stop when approaching or overtaking a stopped school bus displaying its flashing red lights and stop arm. This applies to traffic moving in both directions on the roadway in most cases. Here’s a quick guide to when you must stop for a school bus.
Two-Lane Roadway
All Traffic must stop from both directions.
Two-Lane Roadway with Shared Left Turn Lane
All Traffic must stop from both directions.
Four-Lane Roadway with Double Yellow Line
All Traffic must stop from both directions.
Four-Lane Roadway with Shared Left Turn Lane
All Traffic must stop from both directions.
Divided Highway with Median Separation
Traffic approaching the bus from behind must stop.
Resources
Get a brochure about the School Bus Stop Arm Law created by the Kansas Department of Education here.
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