New Hampshire · New Hampshire RSA — Title XXI, Motor Vehicles

N.H. RSA (Motor Vehicles) § 265:54: Overtaking and Passing School Bus

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Drivers must stop at least 25 feet from a stopped school bus displaying red flashing lights and cannot proceed until the bus resumes motion or lights cease. Violations result in fines; passing on the right carries a $500 fine.

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