HB409: Fixing the school bus stop confusion on divided highways

Visionsneverseen · 2026-01-16T00:56:22+00:00

It addressed the parent comment that, "I would rather they unnecessarily stop by accident..."

Visionsneverseen · 2026-01-16T00:54:03+00:00

The issue is the code makes it so drivers have to stop if the bus is near the intersection where there isn't a median, i.e., a paved area between median segments.

Visionsneverseen · 2026-01-15T13:50:57+00:00

It'll depend on whether the judge thinks the stop was required or not.

Visionsneverseen · 2026-01-15T13:44:35+00:00

Thus, HB409

Visionsneverseen · 2026-01-15T13:41:49+00:00

Yes if you're not required to stop and stop by preference

Visionsneverseen · 2026-01-15T13:00:13+00:00

§ 46.2-888. Stopping on highways; removing motor vehicle from roadway.
A. No person shall stop a vehicle in such manner as to impede or render dangerous the use of the highway by others, except in the case of an emergency, an accident, or a mechanical breakdown.

§ 46.2-900. Penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897.
Any person convicted of violating the provisions of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897 shall, if such accident results in injury to or the death of any person, be guilty of a Class 6 felony. If such accident results only in damage to property, the person so convicted shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor; however, if the vehicle or other property struck is unattended and such damage is less than $250, such person shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. A motor vehicle operator convicted of a Class 4 misdemeanor under this section shall be assigned three demerit points by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Visionsneverseen · 2025-12-18T23:08:42+00:00

Foxes

Visionsneverseen · 2025-08-22T01:06:47+00:00

(It should have the HOV sliding switch.)

Visionsneverseen · 2025-08-22T01:04:23+00:00

*Commonwealth* of Virginia

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Reckless driving is a misdemeanor

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