Delaware School Buses & Stop Laws

In Delaware, the penalty for illegally passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a first offense includes:

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against 21 Del. C. §4166
A

A written warning only.

Delaware imposes fines plus court costs.

B

A $100–$300 fine plus a mandatory court appearance.

Correct answer

C

A $25 ticket and no court appearance.

The fine range is higher than $25.

D

License suspension with no fine.

Penalties include fines; suspension applies to repeat offenses.

Detailed Explanation

Delaware has one of the strictest school-bus violation frameworks in the US. Passing a stopped bus with flashing red lights is a fine of $100–$300 for a first offense with mandatory court appearance. Subsequent offenses carry higher fines and possible license suspension.

Source: 21 Del. C. §4166

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