How many points will be deducted for failing to yield to a school bus as required while driving a motor vehicle?
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Failing to yield to a school bus as required while driving a motor vehicle will result in a deduction of 6 points. Failing to yield to a school bus as required refers to: 1. When a school bus stops on the road to pick up or drop off students, it should pull over to the right side of the road, turn on the hazard warning lights, and display the stop sign. 2. When a school bus stops on a road with only one lane in the same direction, vehicles behind should stop and wait, and must not overtake. 3. When a school bus stops on a road with two or more lanes in the same direction, vehicles in the lane behind the school bus and in the adjacent lane should stop and wait, while vehicles in other lanes should slow down and pass.
From a regulatory perspective, failing to yield to a school bus as required while driving a motor vehicle will result in a 3-point penalty. This rule primarily protects children boarding or alighting, as students may suddenly run around when the school bus is stopped. I’ve personally witnessed drivers being caught on surveillance cameras for cutting off a school bus, resulting in point deductions and a 200-yuan fine. It’s especially important to note that when a school bus extends its ‘STOP’ sign and activates flashing warning lights, all vehicles traveling in the same direction must come to a complete stop and wait—overtaking or bypassing the bus is considered a violation. With strict electronic enforcement in place, it’s advisable to voluntarily slow down when spotting a yellow school bus and cultivate safe driving habits, as children’s safety is far more important than saving time.
