There are several defenses a skilled attorney can use to fight a school bus ticket. Some examples are that the arm signal lights were not on, the bus was not stopped, or you could not stop because of an emergency.
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Stop for School Buses: It's the Law!Drivers can face criminal charges for passing a school bus on the right, passing when a child is outside the bus, or injuring or killing a child.
Yellow Flashing Lights are ActivatedIf a school bus has activated its flashing yellow lights, this is your signal that the bus driver is preparing to stop and pick up passengers. You should slow down and prepare to stop.
Unlike Traffic or Parking Tickets, a Registered Owner may not appear early to answer a camera violation. The Registered Owner must pay the fine or schedule a hearing before the due date on the NOL. If a hearing is requested, a Notice of Hearing will be mailed advising the registered owner when to appear.