
Failing to yield to a school bus as required while driving a motor vehicle will result in a deduction of 6 points at once. Failing to yield to a school bus as required while driving a motor vehicle refers to: Indication signs: When a school bus stops on the road to pick up or drop off students, it should stop on the right side of the road, turn on the hazard warning flashers, and display the stop indication sign. Regulations: When a school bus stops on a road with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction, vehicles behind should stop and wait, and are not allowed to overtake. Slow down and pass: When a school bus stops on a road with two or more motor vehicle lanes in the same direction, vehicles behind the school bus's lane and on adjacent motor vehicle lanes should stop and wait, while vehicles on other motor vehicle lanes should slow down and pass.

When I first got my driver's license, I made a point of studying traffic regulations. Failing to yield to school buses as required is a serious matter. The latest rule now imposes a 3-point penalty and a 200-yuan fine for such violations. I remember once passing by a school gate and seeing a school bus with its stop warning lights on. A driver tried to squeeze past it but was immediately stopped by traffic police. In fact, when a school bus stops, all vehicles must stop and wait within 30 meters in front or behind, especially since children getting on and off can create blind spots. Whenever I see a school bus, I slow down in advance—I’d rather wait an extra two minutes. Safety is more important than anything, and getting penalized with points and fines just isn’t worth it.

As a mother of two, I always pay attention to school bus safety when dropping off and picking up my kids. It's crucial to yield to school buses as required by law, otherwise you'll get 3 penalty points. Last year, my neighbor was caught by a traffic camera for overtaking when the school bus extended its stop sign because he was in a hurry to get to work. The traffic police explained that when a school bus flashes red lights or extends its stop sign, all vehicles in the same direction must stop. On two-way single-lane roads, opposing traffic must also stop. This regulation is very reasonable, as children often hop off the bus excitedly, and drivers might easily cause accidents if they're not careful enough.

Having been in the transportation business for over a decade, I've witnessed too many accidents. Giving way to school buses is something you can't afford to be careless about. Since the new regulations came into effect, it's clear that failing to yield to a school bus will result in an immediate 3-point deduction. The procedure is straightforward: when you see a school bus flashing its yellow lights, prepare to slow down, and come to a complete stop when the red lights are on. Even if the school bus is stopped on the opposite lane, you must stop as long as there's no median barrier. Last week on the Second Ring Road, a truck didn't stop and nearly hit a primary school student crossing the street. Truth be told, the point deduction is secondary; the key is to develop the habit of stopping and waiting until all the children are safely on the bus and it has moved on before you proceed.

When working as a driving instructor at a driving school, I often remind students that they must come to a complete stop when encountering a school bus making a stop. According to current traffic laws, failing to yield to a school bus results in a 3-point penalty, equivalent to the penalty for running a red light. It's crucial to pay attention to three scenarios: when the school bus activates its stop signal, extends the stop sign, or when children are boarding or alighting. A common misconception is that vehicles behind the school bus don't need to stop, but in reality, all vehicles, whether in front or behind, must come to a complete stop. The safest approach is to assume you need to stop whenever you see a school bus and only proceed after it starts moving again.

Last time when accompanying a friend to handle a traffic violation, I came across a case where a driver was penalized 3 points for failing to yield to a school bus. The officer specifically emphasized that surveillance cameras can now clearly capture such violations. The specific rule is: when a school bus stops, all vehicles in the same direction must stop, and in the case of a two-way two-lane road, vehicles in the opposite direction must also stop. The required distance is to stop and wait at least 20 meters away. It is recommended that when you see a school bus with hazard lights on, change lanes in advance instead of slamming on the brakes at the last moment. After all, children's safety is no small matter—deducting points and fines are secondary, but the regret from an actual incident would be unbearable.


