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I Failed To Stop For A School Bus Today, Will Demerit Points Be Taken Off?

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:20 pm
by lissie

I was driving and as i was trying to pass a city bus, I failed to stop for a school bus with its stop sign out. I didn't even realize it until it honked at me. No cops pulled me over but from the research I've done today, the fine could be from anywhere from $400 to $2000 plus 6 demerit points.

If I was reported by the the bus driver or witness, would I get a ticket in the mail or would the officer show up at my door? How long before this actually happens? Also, would demerit points be involved or would I be charged as owner? Are school buses equipped with cameras now?

Thank you in advance for all your help!


Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:22 pm
by bend

- They would show up the address listed for the vehicle owner.

- Anywhere up to 6 months.

- No demerit points

- The owner of the vehicle would be charged.


Re: I Failed To Stop For A School Bus Today, Will Demerit Points Be Taken Off?

Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:00 pm
by Observer135

You could be fined in this case without demerit points. If the driver reports you, that is all the police needs to mail you a ticket, no video is required.


Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:23 pm
by Bali

What was the result Did you get demerit points or just the fine?

Thank you in advane

lissie wrote: Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:20 pm

I was driving and as i was trying to pass a city bus, I failed to stop for a school bus with its stop sign out. I didn't even realize it until it honked at me. No cops pulled me over but from the research I've done today, the fine could be from anywhere from $400 to $2000 plus 6 demerit points.

If I was reported by the the bus driver or witness, would I get a ticket in the mail or would the officer show up at my door? How long before this actually happens? Also, would demerit points be involved or would I be charged as owner? Are school buses equipped with cameras now?

Thank you in advance for all your help!