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 […]
