If a school bus is on the opposite side of a median or barrier, motorists aren’t required to stop; however, drivers should be cautious and prepared for students to be in the area.
All Newport News Public School buses have stop-arm cameras installed to capture images of drivers and vehicles that illegally pass a stopped school bus. Failing to stop could result in a penalty of $250 per violation when cited through the stop-arm camera program.
For more information on school bus safety, visit the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles website.