Who must stop when a school bus is picking up children?

When a school bus is picking up children, all vehicles must stop unless the road is divided by a median. This regulation is in place to ensure the safety of children boarding or alighting from the bus. The presence of a school bus with activated flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicates that children may be present and crossing the roadway.

In situations where the road is not divided, stopping for the school bus creates a safe environment for children, as it minimizes the risk of accidents. It is essential for all drivers to be vigilant and comply with these rules to protect the lives of young pedestrians. If the road has a physical median dividing the lanes, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop, as the median acts as a barrier preventing children from accessing the roadway in that direction.