Please learn the rules for school bus stops and emphasize safety on the roads during peak bus travel times. But beyond the fines and penalties, failing to comply with these laws puts the lives of precious cargo at risk. Please remember:–Never pass a school bus when it is stopped and the bus arm is down. Peirce was fatally struck by a driver who illegally passed her school bus while she was boarding. –Four-lane roadway without a median separation: When a school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.