Minnesota's New School Bus Safety Law Is Now in Effect. Here's What Motorists Need to Know.

State law now requires drivers to stop when school bus has red lights flashing

Lawmakers changed the law after the courts ruled drivers didn’t have to stop until the stop arm of the bus was fully extended.

New Minnesota law strengthens school bus stop enforcement

MOORHEAD — A proposed change to Minnesota law aims to protect students who ride the school bus. The state Senate recently passed a bill that changes when drivers have to stop for buses. Drivers will now have to stop for the flashing red lights, even if the stop arm is not extended. The Moorhead School District has seen 131 violations just this school year. "Bus arm violations are a daily issue in our district, we average one a day," said Sgt. S…

Minnesota officials highlight new school bus stop arm law

Minnesota officials highlighted a new law aimed at making school bus stops safer for students on Tuesday.

Updated MN law: Stop for school buses with red lights flashing, no matter if stop arm is out

The legislative change happened after a loophole in the law came to light.

Minnesota's new school bus safety law is now in effect. Here's what motorists need to know.

A new Minnesota law is now in effect which requires drivers to stop 20 feet from a school bus when they see red lights flashing, and remain stopped until those lights stop flashing.