The school year is back underway for most Minnesotans, and that means those big yellow buses are again traversing our neighborhoods and city streets carrying precious cargo. If you see a school bus while you’re driving, make sure that you follow the rules of the road so that children can stay safe and you can […]
Defenses To School Bus Stop Arm Violations
Police and the courts take school bus arm violations very seriously, so you may feel like you have no chance at winning if you want to contest the ticket. If you sped by a school bus with its stop arm engaged and flashing red lights on, you’re probably right, you’ll have an uphill battle in […]
Bus Stop Arm Violations Can Lead To Jail Time In Minnesota
We always get an uptick in phone calls in the first few months after school gets back in session from people who have received citations for passing a school bus when the stop arm was extended. As the law states, vehicles must stop at least 20 feet from a bus that is displaying an extended stop-signal […]
Minnesota Increasing Fine For Failing To Stop For School Bus
Summer is in full swing, but soon enough those big yellow buses will be cruising around town in the morning and afternoon hauling kids to and from school. It may not be ideal to find yourself behind a school bus, especially if you’re already running late for work, but be very careful if you decide […]
Illegally Passing A School Bus in Minnesota
Thousands of children in Minnesota will be heading back to school this week or next week, which means you will soon see those bright yellow buses all over the roads. In fact, throughout the state buses make more than 10,000 trips each and every day, so odds are you are going to see a few […]
