If you are separated by a median, do you have to stop for school buses?

When you are separated by a median, you do not have to stop for school buses. This is because the median creates a physical barrier between the lanes of traffic, which means that the vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are not in danger of interacting with the bus as it picks up or drops off children. The purpose of the law regarding school buses is to protect the safety of children getting on or off the bus; when a median is present, that safety concern is lessened for vehicles traveling in the opposite direction.

It’s important to be aware of the specific definitions of medians in traffic law, as well as to always be vigilant when in proximity to school buses, ensuring to follow the rules that apply to your lane of traffic.