Schools
School Stop Arm Law Reverts Back To Previous Version
The Gwinnett Sheriff's Office advises the public to read the updated law about overtaking/passing a school bus with its stop arm extended.
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Effective Feb. 15, Georgia's school bus law has changed. Drivers in both directions on a two-lane road and multi-lane roads with a center turn lane must stop for a school bus that is picking up or dropping off kids. Drivers traveling in the opposite direction of the bus on a multi-lane road that has a permanent barrier or grass/concrete median do not have to stop, but should still slow down and drive with caution.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office advises to take time to read the updated law regarding overtaking/passing a school bus with its stop arm extended. The new law basically reverted back to what the old law stated before it changed last year. The new law became effective with Governor Brian Kemp's signature.
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