School bus penalties — New York Permit Test
School bus penalties on the New York permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.
The rules
The fine for passing a stopped school bus ranges from a minimum of $250 for a first violation to a maximum of $1,000 for three violations in three years.
The fine is written to sting the first time. The road beside a bus is not worth the saving.
The fine when you pass a stopped school bus ranges from a minimum of $250 for a first violation to a maximum of $1,000 for three violations in three years.
A driver convicted of three school bus passing violations in three years will have their driver license revoked for a minimum of six months.
Three times is a habit rather than a mistake. The license goes for half a year.
If you are convicted of three of these violations in three years, your driver license will be revoked for a minimum of six months.
On the test
What is the minimum fine for a first offense of passing a stopped school bus?
$250. The fine is written to sting the first time. The road beside a bus is not worth the saving. New York State Driver's Manual, p.40: “The fine when you pass a stopped school bus ranges from a minimum of $250 for a first violation to a maximum of $1,000 for three violations in three years.”
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Where these come from
Every rule here is checked against New York State Driver's Manual, published by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-15.