Passing Stopped School Bus

Summary

In North Carolina, cars must stop for a school bus picking up or dropping off children if traveling in the same direction. If the road is undivided, cars in the opposite direction must also stop. However, if the stop sign is not deployed, it may not be illegal, but caution is advised. Consult a local attorney or DMV for further clarification.

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If a car passes a stopped school bus in the opposite direction but the stop sign was not deployed is that illegal, North Carolina
In North Carolina, the law states:
- Cars must stop for a stopped school bus that is picking up or dropping off children if they're travelling in the same direction.
- If the road is not divided, cars travelling in the opposite direction must also stop.
- However, if the stop sign was not deployed, it may not be illegal, but caution is still advised.
For further clarification, please consult a local attorney or your local DMV.