New school bus stop law takes effect in Kentucky

New school bus law expands on established traffic rules

A new law under Kentucky House Bill 7, effective July 15, requires drivers in both directions to yield to school and church buses with extended stop signage. The only exemption for oncoming vehicles is a raised physical barrier or an…

New school bus stop law takes effect in Kentucky

FRANKFORT — A change to Kentucky’s school bus traffic laws took effect July 15, requiring more drivers to stop when approaching a school bus that is loading or unloading students.

New school bus law expands on established traffic rules; violators may face fines, jail time

A new law under Kentucky House Bill 7, which went into effect July 15, requires drivers in both directions to yield to school and church buses with extended stop signage. The only exemption for oncoming vehicles is if there is…