X

News & Insights

 
09Jan

Hot Pursuit – Effectively Pursuing School Bus Passing Violators in Pennsylvania

In recent years, public awareness of illegal passing of school buses has increased and Pennsylvania legislators, with the help of PSBA initiatives, have taken notice and made an effort to curb illegal passing. However, often when new laws are passed enforcement is not always as seamless as hoped when the law is written, Pennsylvania School Bus Stopping Laws are no exception. Law enforcement and Pennsylvania courts sometimes have difficulty enforcing the new laws and, as a result, may leave school bus contractors disappointed when a school bus passing violator is not held accountable. This article will discuss the evolution and current status of Pennsylvania school bus passing laws and how contractors can work with their law local enforcement officials and local courts to understand and use the nuances of Pennsylvania school bus passing laws to help decrease illegal passing.

Click Here to Read More

Related

Proposed Changes to FMCSA Hours of Service Requirements

Proposed Changes to FMCSA Hours of Service Requirements

The FMCSA is considering changes to its Hours of Service rules, some of which will have an effect on...

Read More >
Managing Bad Behavior on the School Bus

Managing Bad Behavior on the School Bus

Although some behavioral issues may be resolved with ease, others may warrant disciplinary action. T...

Read More >
Legal Focus: Transporting Empty School Buses:  When is a P Endorsement Needed?

Legal Focus: Transporting Empty School Buses: When is a P Endorsement Needed?

Often, school bus contractors, repair facilities, and school bus OEMs and resellers may find themsel...

Read More >
Drug & Alcohol Policies - Discretionary or Zero Tolerance

Drug & Alcohol Policies - Discretionary or Zero Tolerance

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains strigent requirements for drug and...

Read More >

Prompt Payment Laws for School Bus Contractors

Many schools continue to resist payments to school bus contractors, with some schools ignoring invoi...

Read More >
Keeping Up with Evolving Pennsylvania Marijuana Laws

Keeping Up with Evolving Pennsylvania Marijuana Laws

Despite the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (the “PMMA”), being passed over five (5) years ago,...

Read More >

Search

Categories