Q: My son was pulled over for passing a stationary school bus.
He claims he didn't see the flashing yellow lights and the raised stop sign. The officer took his driver license and then returned to his car and said he would mail the citation. Can he do that?
A: Yes tickets are commonly mailed so expect one in the mail and if you don't get one within 2 weeks you should call the court to make sure it was not lost in the mail. If he does get the ticket get a good traffic ticket lawyer to fight it as the penalties for this offense are severe.
Marcel Wurms agrees with this answer
A:
As Mr. Aalsberg stated, the answer is yes.
However, if your son says he didn't see them, that's not a defense. If he saw the bus, and didn't see any lights, that could be a defense.
Also, if the bus was in front of a school letting off children, of if the bus was on the other side of a divided roadway, and your son passed the bus going no more than 10 mph, that is also a defense.
Attorney Aalsberg is right. See a lawyer. This is a bad ticket (5 points) and a second offense down the road may require jail time.
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