Jump To Navigation
Experienced Criminal Defense, DUI & Traffic Lawyer in Delaware. ACT NOW! Contact Us For Help | 302-622-9500 Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Passing Stopped School Bus Laws

Wilmington Delaware Passing Stopped School Bus Lawyers

Passing Stopped School Bus Attorneys In Middletown Delaware

In the state of Delaware it is against the law to pass or overtake a stopped school bus. If a school bus is stopped and picking up or letting off children, there are certain traffic laws you must adhere to in order to avoid getting charged with a traffic violation. Passing a stopped school bus in Delaware is an incredibly reckless and dangerous driving behavior as you can hit, injure or kill a child getting on or off the school bus.

If you have been charged with passing or overtaking a stopped school bus in Delaware call Delaware Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyer Kevin P. O'Neill at 302 622 9500. You can also email a Newark Delaware Traffic Ticket Attorney by clicking here. Mr. O'Neill has many years experience defending those charged with minor and major traffic violations in New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County, Delaware. Let him fight to protect your rights and your driving privileges.

Penalties For Passing A Stopped School Bus In Delaware

Per Delaware law there is a fine of not less than $115.00 or more than $230.00. You may be sentenced to jail for 30-60 days as well.

If you receive a second violation within 3 years of the first you will be fined between $115.00 and $575.00. In addition, you may be sentenced to 60-180 days in jail.

For violating this law you will also be subject to a 1 to 12 month drivers license suspension for the first offense. You will also receive 6 points against your drivers license.

Contact A Wilmington Delaware Traffic Ticket Lawyer

Being charged with passing or overtaking a stopped school bus in Delaware can exert very negative legal and administrative consequences on your life. In order to protect you rights and ideally obtain the best possible outcome please call Delaware Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyer Kevin P. O'Neill at 302 622 9500. You can also email a Middletown Delaware Traffic Offense Attorney here. Mr. O'Neill has many years experience defending those charged with traffic violations and traffic law infractions in New Castle County, Delaware, Kent County, Delaware and Sussex County, Delaware. Let him protect your rights as well as your driving privileges.

Mr. O'Neill serves those accused of traffic crimes throughout all of Delaware including: Wilmington, Claymont, Brandywine, Newport, Stanton, Newark, University of Delaware, Bear, Glasgow, New Castle, St. Georges. Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, Smyrna, Dover, Harrington, Milford, Seaford, Millsboro, Lewes, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island.