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

When you see a school bus with its red lights flashing, stopping your vehicle is essential for the safety of children getting on or off the bus. The flashing red lights signal to all vehicles that the bus is either picking up or dropping off students. This law is in place to protect children, who may unexpectedly cross the road and are often in a hurry to reach or leave the bus.

Regardless of the direction you are approaching the bus from, it is required to halt your vehicle until the bus's lights stop flashing and the stop sign is retracted. This ensures the safety of children in the vicinity, as they may not always be visible to drivers. Therefore, stopping your vehicle is the appropriate and legal action to take in this situation.