Question 1

In New York, when a school bus stops on a divided highway with its red lights flashing, traffic on the opposite side:

Accepted Answer

Must still stop — there is no divided-highway exception — Unlike states that exempt the far side of a divided highway, New York requires traffic approaching from either direction to stop for a school bus's flashing red lights, even on the opposite side of a divided highway.

Question 2

When stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights in New York, you should stop at least:

Accepted Answer

20 feet away from the bus — New York recommends stopping at least 20 feet away from a school bus displaying flashing red lights, farther back than some other states require.

Question 3

In New York, a stop-arm camera can be used to fine the owner of a vehicle that illegally passes a stopped school bus, starting at a first-violation penalty of:

Accepted Answer

$250 — A 2019 New York law authorizes stop-arm cameras to fine vehicle owners for illegally passing a stopped school bus: $250 for a first violation, $275 for a second within 18 months, and $300 for a third or more.

Question 4

In an active New York work zone, ticket fines for speeding are:

Accepted Answer

Doubled compared to the normal fine amount — New York doubles ticket fines for speeding specifically within an active work zone, to help protect road workers.

Question 5

Under New York's point system, failing to stop for a school bus adds how many points to a driver's record?

Accepted Answer

8 points — Failing to stop for a school bus carries 8 points under New York's point system, more than most moving violations but below the 11-point maximum reserved for DWI-related offenses.

New York: Emergency Vehicles, School Buses & Work Zones Questions

1. In New York, when a school bus stops on a divided highway with its red lights flashing, traffic on the opposite side:

2. When stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights in New York, you should stop at least:

3. In New York, a stop-arm camera can be used to fine the owner of a vehicle that illegally passes a stopped school bus, starting at a first-violation penalty of:

4. In an active New York work zone, ticket fines for speeding are:

5. Under New York's point system, failing to stop for a school bus adds how many points to a driver's record?

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