What should you do if you encounter a school bus with red lights flashing?

When you encounter a school bus with red lights flashing, stopping your vehicle and waiting until the lights stop flashing is the appropriate action to take. This situation indicates that children are either getting on or off the bus, and their safety is the primary concern. The flashing red lights serve as a warning to all motorists that it is illegal to pass the bus in either direction while the lights are activated.

By stopping your vehicle, you are helping to ensure the safety of the children as they navigate the area around the bus, which can be unpredictable. This law is strictly enforced to protect the lives of young pedestrians who may not be aware of the dangers of traffic. Once the red lights stop flashing and the bus retracts its stop sign (if deployed), it is safe to proceed.