As school ramps back up across the country every year, so do questions from drivers concerned about safety when passing school buses.

One of the most common issues facing drivers during the school year is deciding how to properly pass a stopped bus that has not extended its stop sign.

Should You Pass A School Bus Without Its Stop Sign?

You're on your way to work and you see a school bus stopped at a corner with no children in sight.

The bus is pulled to the side of the road with flashing lights but does not have its stop sign extended.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it is only illegal to pass the bus if it has its stop sign out and its red lights are flashing. This applies to drivers in all 50 states.

The NHTSA website explains that school buses ty

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