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School Bus Traffic Laws
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In New Jersey, yellow lights on a school bus mean its preparing to stop, not requiring you to stop. Red lights and stop signs mandate stopping, regardless of direction. If you passed a moving bus with yellow lights, you likely followed the law. Citations for school bus incidents are usually issued within 30 days. If you receive one, you can contest it by explaining the situation.Full Conversation
In New Jersey. School bus put yellow lights on * seconds before I passed it going opposite direction. bus was still moving, not stopped, no red lights, and no stop sign. we passed each other, and then i saw in the rearview it pulled into my lane to stop and pick up kids, which i was hundreds of feet passed that anyway by the time it stopped
****, in New Jersey, the law related to school buses and traffic is quite specific:
- Yellow lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop.
- Red lights and an extended stop sign indicate you must stop, regardless of direction.
Since the bus was moving and no red lights or stop signs were active, you likely followed the law correctly.
Was there any incident or communication from authorities regarding this situation?
- Yellow lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop.
- Red lights and an extended stop sign indicate you must stop, regardless of direction.
Since the bus was moving and no red lights or stop signs were active, you likely followed the law correctly.
Was there any incident or communication from authorities regarding this situation?
are u sure
Yes, I'm confident based on the information you provided. In New Jersey:
- Yellow lights on a school bus mean the bus is preparing to stop.
- You must stop only when the bus displays red lights and the stop arm is extended.
If you haven't received any communication from authorities, you likely followed the law correctly. Is there any other concern or detail you’d like to discuss?
- Yellow lights on a school bus mean the bus is preparing to stop.
- You must stop only when the bus displays red lights and the stop arm is extended.
If you haven't received any communication from authorities, you likely followed the law correctly. Is there any other concern or detail you’d like to discuss?
i was going opposite direction so i had already driven passed the “bus stop” before i encountered the bus
****, it seems you followed the New Jersey traffic laws correctly. Here’s a quick summary:
- Yellow lights: Prepare to stop, but not mandatory.
- Red lights and stop sign: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
Since you passed the bus before it stopped, you likely complied with the law. Have you received any citations or notifications from authorities regarding this incident?
- Yellow lights: Prepare to stop, but not mandatory.
- Red lights and stop sign: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
Since you passed the bus before it stopped, you likely complied with the law. Have you received any citations or notifications from authorities regarding this incident?
we were both moving
****, since both you and the bus were moving, and no red lights or stop signs were active, you likely followed the law correctly.
Can you confirm if you've received any citations or notifications from authorities about this incident?
Can you confirm if you've received any citations or notifications from authorities about this incident?
i dont know yet
****, if you haven't received any citations or notifications from authorities yet, it's likely that you haven't violated any traffic laws. However, keep an eye on your mail and email for any potential communication. If you do receive a citation, you might want to consult a traffic attorney for further guidance.
Is there anything else you'd like to know or discuss?
Is there anything else you'd like to know or discuss?
how long will they send a citation in NJ
In New Jersey, traffic citations are typically issued within 30 days of the incident. However, this can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the issuing authority.
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Is there anything else you need help with?
for school bus incidents?
****, for school bus incidents in New Jersey, citations are usually issued within 30 days. If you haven't received anything yet, you might be in the clear. Is there anything else specific about school bus laws or traffic citations you'd like to know?
i was going opposite direction anyway and the law only talks abt stopped busses but this was fully moving with yellow lights and we passed each other
****, here's a quick recap:
- Yellow lights: Indicate the bus is preparing to stop, not mandatory to stop.
- Red lights and stop arm: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
- Since you were moving and no red lights or stop arm were active, you likely followed the law.
Is there anything more specific you need clarification on?
- Yellow lights: Indicate the bus is preparing to stop, not mandatory to stop.
- Red lights and stop arm: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
- Since you were moving and no red lights or stop arm were active, you likely followed the law.
Is there anything more specific you need clarification on?
are u sure
****, based on the details you've provided, you appear to have complied with New Jersey's traffic laws regarding school buses.
- Yellow lights: Indicate the bus is preparing to stop, no need to stop.
- Red lights/stop sign: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
Would you like more information on how to proceed if you receive a citation?
- Yellow lights: Indicate the bus is preparing to stop, no need to stop.
- Red lights/stop sign: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
Would you like more information on how to proceed if you receive a citation?
bus pulled into my lane anyway to stop like hundreds of feet after we passed eachother i could see in my rearview
****, based on what you've described, you seem to have complied with New Jersey traffic laws. Since the bus was still moving and only had yellow lights on when you passed it in the opposite direction, you likely didn't violate any laws.
If you do receive a citation, you can contest it by explaining the situation. Is there anything else specific you need help with?
If you do receive a citation, you can contest it by explaining the situation. Is there anything else specific you need help with?
bus was not stopped
****, it’s clear you’re concerned about this situation. Here’s a brief summary of the relevant New Jersey laws:
- Yellow lights: Indicate the bus is preparing to stop; not mandatory to stop.
- Red lights and stop sign: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
Since the bus wasn't stopped when you passed it, you likely haven't violated any laws. If you receive a citation, you can contest it by explaining these details.
Is there anything else you'd like to know or discuss?
- Yellow lights: Indicate the bus is preparing to stop; not mandatory to stop.
- Red lights and stop sign: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
Since the bus wasn't stopped when you passed it, you likely haven't violated any laws. If you receive a citation, you can contest it by explaining these details.
Is there anything else you'd like to know or discuss?
bus put yellow lights on as i was diagonal from it
****, it sounds like you’re concerned about the specifics of this situation. Based on your description, here's a summary:
- Yellow Lights: Indicate the bus is preparing to stop; not mandatory to stop.
- Red Lights/Stop Sign: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
Since the bus was moving and yellow lights were on, you likely complied with New Jersey traffic laws.
Is there anything else you’d like to clarify?
- Yellow Lights: Indicate the bus is preparing to stop; not mandatory to stop.
- Red Lights/Stop Sign: Mandatory stop, regardless of direction.
Since the bus was moving and yellow lights were on, you likely complied with New Jersey traffic laws.
Is there anything else you’d like to clarify?
it put them on too close and we passed each other
****, based on your detailed description, it seems you followed New Jersey's traffic laws. However, if you receive a citation, you can contest it by explaining the situation.
Would you like to know the process of contesting a traffic citation in New Jersey?
Would you like to know the process of contesting a traffic citation in New Jersey?
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