North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles

N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-217: Motor vehicles to stop for properly marked and designated school buses in certain instances; evidence of identity of driver

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Drivers must come to a full stop when approaching a school bus displaying stop signals or flashing red lights. Violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor with a minimum $500 fine.

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