Some say divided highways present the greatest challenge when it comes to whether to stop for a school bus. Some have grassy medians, some have a surface lane such as one for turning. And more.
So, what’s a driver to do?
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) explains:
“On a divided highway with a median or barrier, ONLY the vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus are required to stop when the stop arm is extended and red lights are flashing.
Opposing traffic may proceed with caution.
And the state Department of Public Safety checks in with a look at the state law head-to-toe:
Operation Stop Arm long description
Know the Law. Obey the Law. Georgia School Bus Stop Law.
Two-lane roadway:
- When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
Two-lane roadway with a center turning lane:
- When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
Divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separation:
- When school bus stops for passengers, only traffic following the bus must stop.
Four-lane roadway without a median separation:
- When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
Roadway of four lanes or more with a center turning lane:
- When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.
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