Alabama School Bus Law

  • Alabama Code: Title 32 - Chapter 5A - Article 7 - Section 32-5A-154 and Section 32-5A-155
    Overtaking a school or church bus

    Alabama law forbids drivers from passing a stopped school - or church - bus when the alternately flashing redlights are activated, in almost every case. Drivers must remain stopped until the bus resumes motion.


    Stop before reaching a stopped school bus with an active visual signal

    Do not proceed until the bus resumes motion or visual signals are no longer actuated.

    Two-Lane Roadway

    When a school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

    Divided Highway of Four Lanes or More with a Media Separation

    When a school bus stops for passengers, only traffic following the school bus must stop.

    Two-Lane Roadway with a Center Turning Lane

    When a school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

    Four-Lane Roadway Without a Median Separation

    When a school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.