New Jersey School Bus Laws Every Driver Should Know

Are you certain you are familiar with all the rules regarding driving near school buses on the roads in New Jersey? Here’s a review of the rules.

New Jersey School Bus Driving Rules

There aren’t many things New Jersey residents agree on, but taking care of the well-being of our children is certainly one of them.

The vast majority of New Jersey drivers, who otherwise battle on the roads for every inch we can gain, pump the brakes and become extra careful around school buses.

I occasionally see drivers who seem to get confused about the details of some of the rules, so it makes sense for all of us to take a refresher course, for the sake of the kids.

What Are New Jersey’s Rules For Driving Behind School Buses?

Let’s start with the school bus’s yellow flashing lights.

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If you’re confused about whether or not you need to stop, you don’t, but those yellow lights mean you should slow down.

Treat the yellow flashing lights on a school bus similarly to a yellow traffic light. Slow down and get ready to stop.

School Bus Red Light Laws in New Jersey

We all know you need to stop behind a school bus with flashing red lights, but how much distance should you leave?

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The law requires you to leave 25 feet of space and not proceed until the lights are off, the arm returns to its original spot, and the bus begins to move.

If there’s ever a time to be patient on the roads of New Jersey, this is it. Help protect the kids.