What is the new school bus law in Florida?

New legislation passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on May 31, 2023, allows Florida school districts to capture camera images of drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses with red flashing lights and extended stop signs.



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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.

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Penalties for Running a School Bus Stop Sign Under Florida Statute 316.172, you must come to a full stop when approaching a school bus with stop signals displayed. Failure to do so results in a traffic ticket with serious penalties. A traffic ticket for passing a stopped school bus carries with it a fine of up to $400.

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Posted by: A reasonable walking distance for any student who is otherwise eligible for transportation pursuant to section 1011.68, Florida Statutes, is any distance not more than two (2) miles between the home and school or one and one half (11/2) miles between the home and the assigned bus stop.

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Yes, Florida is generally considered a “stop and ID” state based on the interaction between the following statutes: the “Stop and Frisk Law” found at Fla. Stat. §901.151; and.

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