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.

 

References

2016 Code of Alabama -School Bus Safety Act

Section 32-5A-154-Overtaking and passing school bus or church bus (2006)