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Florida Statute 316.172

Any person using, operating, or driving a vehicle on or over the roads or highways of this state shall, upon approaching any school bus which displays a stop signal, bring such vehicle to a full stop while the bus is stopped, and the vehicle shall not pass the school bus until the signal has been withdrawn.  A person who violates this section commits a moving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318.  Any person using, operating, or driving a vehicle that passes a school bus on the side that children enter and exit when the school bus displays a stop  signal commits a moving violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318, and is subject to a mandatory hearing under the provisions of s.318.9.  The driver of a vehicle upon a divided highway with an unpaved space of at least 5 feet, a raised median, or a physical barrier is not required to stop when traveling in the opposite direction of a school bus which is stopped in accordance with the provisions of this section.

Remember school buses are transporting the most precious cargo, our children!


NOTICE TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS

The State of Florida is a “No Fault” state, and injuries sustained by your child while on a school bus are covered under your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage provided by your personal automobile policy. Please make sure you contact your automobile insurance carrier to report all injury claims.



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Columbia County School District

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