Different crimes have different penalties. Some crimes are punished with a suspended license, jail time or fines. Everyone knows that you can get your drivers license suspended for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but did you know that your license could be suspended for passing a school bus? It is illegal when you drive around a school bus when it has the “stop” arm sticking out for children to cross the street. We have all been in that situation where you’re late for work or in a rush for something, and of course you get stuck behind a school bus that is taking kids home.
The school bus stops every two minutes to let out children that just mosey across the street. They are not aware or do not care about the fact that you have somewhere to be. Traffic gets backed up, and drivers get frustrated. Every time you pass a street, you’re hoping the bus will turn, but it never does. You may want to pass the bus, but you shouldn’t. It never fails that as soon as you pull around the bus, blue lights appear in your rear view mirror. Illegal passing of a school bus results in a suspended license. Having a suspended license is incredibly inconvenient. You can’t drive to make a quick trip to the grocery store or out to pick up dinner or more importantly, drive to work. Having a suspended license can pose a huge imposition on you, your friends, or your family.
Police officers are cracking down on these types of law violations. If you are caught passing a school bus, you could also be looking at a fine and points deducted from your license on top of the suspension. When a license is suspended, it is usually taken away for 60 days. That can really pose a problem if you have work or school every day. The only way to prevent this is to be extremely caution while you are driving, especially around school busses. Safety is such an issue with children, so it is less likely that an officer will be lenient with this type of traffic violation. It is much better to be five minutes late than to get caught doing something illegal and have your license suspended for 60 days.
When you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an experienced defense lawyer protecting your rights every step of the way. I am attorney Michael V. Worgul, and from my offices in Pittsburgh, I have dedicated my entire career to criminal defense. Having handled over 1,000 cases, I know what to expect in court and I am not afraid of a challenge. To start your case call 1-855-DUI-CRIM today!
