Defending Drivers Against Traffic Violations Related to Meeting or Overtaking a School Bus
- Have you received a ticket for passing a school bus or failure to stop for a school bus in the Philadelphia area?
- Did a school bus driver file a report accusing you of meeting or overtaking a school bus in violation of Pennsylvania law?
If you've been cited for passing a school bus when the red lights were on, or any other school bus violation, you should seek advice from an experienced traffic defense lawyer. Conviction of a school bus violation can result in a fine, points on your driving record and a 60 day license suspension.
For effective representation in traffic ticket hearings and administrative license proceedings defense, call me at 610-239-8870 or contact me. I offer free initial consultations.
I am Basil D. Beck III, an experienced traffic defense lawyer. I am committed to being accessible to you and working hard to help you keep your driver's license and avoid other consequences of school bus tickets.
My Norristown law office provides defense services for drivers throughout the Philadelphia metro area. I am a sole practitioner who concentrates on drivers' rights in cases involving criminal traffic charges and administrative license suspensions.
Challenging Suspensions for School Bus Violations
In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to pass a school bus when the red lights are on and the arm is out. You must stop when you meet or overtake a school bus with its lights flashing. You must stop when you approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped. You must stop at least 10 feet away from the bus, wait until the lights stop flashing and all children have cleared the roadway before moving.
If you are cited for a school bus passing violation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will automatically issue a 60 day license suspension. You also face a $250.00 fine and 5 point on your driving record.
A PennDOT drivers' license suspension is an administrative action. It is separate from all traffic court proceedings and many of my clients are taken by surprise when they receive a letter from PennDOT notifying them of their license suspension.
Defend Your Driving Privileges
If you have received a notice of license suspension, do not give up hope. Suspension of your driving license can be challenged. There are options.
In my many years of practice, I have handled hundreds of administrative license suspensions. I know the legal issues involved in school bus passing violations and related traffic violations that can lead to suspension. I also handle cases involving school bus accidents and violation of Pennsylvania bus stop laws.
If you have received a suspension letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, contact an attorney immediately.
My Norristown law office focuses on administrative driver's license suspensions in all 5 counties of the Philadelphia metro area. Contact a Pennsylvania bus accident lawyer.
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