DFL lawmakers propose eliminating $500 fine for passing stopped school buses

DFL lawmakers propose eliminating $500 fine for passing stopped school buses

Share This StoryMinnesota’s stop-arm law is clear: when a school bus extends its stop-sign arm and flashes red lights, vehicles must stop at least 20 feet away and wait until the lights stop flashing and the sign is retracted. Violating this law currently results in a $500 fine. More serious cases, when individuals attempt to pass a bus with children present in the roadway or attempt to pass on the passenger-door side, can lead to gross misdemea…