Are EVD operators required to stop for school buses with flashing red lights?

• A. No; you may pass if traffic is clear.
• B. Yes; comply with state law and proceed only when safe and lawful to do so.
• C. You should always stop, even if not required by law.
• D. Only yield if children are present.

Answer: (B)

When a school bus shows flashing red lights and stops to load or unload children, all traffic must stop. This rule applies to emergency vehicle operators just as it does to other drivers. An EVD should not try to pass the bus while the red lights are active. Instead, you stop and only proceed when it is safe and legally permitted to do so—typically once the bus resumes movement or the lights are off and the roadway is clear. This protects children and follows state law, even during an emergency response.