How old do you have to be to drive a school bus in SC?

Be at least 18 years of age.

What is the rule for school bus stopping?

By law you must remain stopped until all people are clear of the roadway and the bus is in motion. A stop is NOT required when approaching a stopped bus from the opposite direction upon a highway of four or more lanes. You must stop at least thirty feet from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.

What is the fine for going around a school bus?

Passing a stopped school bus on the right is a fine of $500 to $1,200 and license suspension of 30 days for first offense, no less than 30 days for second offense and 30 days to 120 days for subsequent offenses. Six (6) points assessed against driving record. Must stop at least 25 feet away from a school bus.

When to stop for a school bus in South Carolina?

South Carolina School Bus Laws. You must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing lights that is loading or unloading passengers. This is required by law whether you are meeting the bus or traveling behind it under the following conditions: On any two-lane highway. On any four-lane or multi-lane highway only when traveling behind a school bus.

How many students ride school buses in South Carolina?

According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, more than 23 million students across the state use the busing system to get to and from school. While some drivers may have to leave a little earlier to get to work on time, all drivers should be aware of what the laws are regarding sharing the road with the buses.

Is it against the law to pass a school bus in Florida?

Florida School Bus Laws It is against the law for any driver to pass a school bus when the school bus displays a stop signal. On a two-way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus that is picking up or dropping off children.

What’s the maximum speed limit for a school bus?

No public school bus may be operated in this State in excess of forty-five miles an hour, except when traveling on a highway with a posted maximum speed limit above fifty-five miles an hour, or when traveling to and from special events which necessitate travel on interstate or state primary highways.