Bill > SB65

This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to enhance school bus safety by modifying existing laws regarding driver behavior when encountering school buses. The key changes include increasing the required stopping distance from 10 to 15 feet when a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, and establishing more stringent penalties for drivers who fail to stop. First-time offenders will now be fined between $250 and $500, with subsequent offenses potentially requiring attendance at a driver improvement school or special examination. The bill also mandates that the Department of Transportation include educational materials about school bus safety in driver's license renewal notices and allows school districts to provide additional educational information about school bus safety rules. Furthermore, the bill modifies the point system for traffic violations and provides a structured approach to penalizing drivers who do not properly stop for school buses. The new regulations aim to improve student safety during school bus boarding and disembarking, with most provisions taking effect either 60 days or one year after passage, depending on the specific section of the law.

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