If you pass a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up children, you will:
- Be fined at least $265. ✓
- Be fined less than $100.
- Not be fined, but your license will be suspended.
- Face no legal consequences.
Answer: A. Be fined at least $265.
If you pass a stopped school bus that is picking up or dropping off children, you face a moving violation with a minimum fine of $265.
Why this is the answer
The handbook lists the penalties for passing a stopped school bus: a moving violation citation, a basic driver improvement course, four points on your license, and a minimum fine of $265. It notes a higher minimum fine of $465 if you pass on the side where children get on and off. The law also requires you to stop in either direction on a two-way street until the stop signal is withdrawn and the children are clear of the road.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Be fined less than $100. — The handbook sets the minimum fine at $265, so a fine under $100 does not match the school bus penalty.
- C. Not be fined, but your license will be suspended. — Passing a stopped school bus brings a citation, points, and a fine, not just a license suspension with no fine.
- D. Face no legal consequences. — The handbook treats this as a moving violation with a citation and a minimum fine, so there are legal consequences.
Remember it
Remember that the base minimum fine for passing a stopped school bus is $265, and it climbs higher if you pass on the children's side.