THP issues 40 citations to drivers ignoring school bus stop arms
WEBNov 15, 2018 · In 2018, the Tennessee Highway Patrol issued 40 citations to drivers who failed to stop for a school or church bus, through November 13th of this year. The Knoxville Police Department...
Tennessee drivers are warned to stop for school buses
WEBAug 2, 2022 · Tennessee Law 55-8-151 states that drivers on a roadway overtaking a school bus from any direction must stop when the school bus stops with the purpose of receiving or discharging any school...
Pupil Transportation - Tennessee State Government - TN.gov
WEBThe Pupil Transportation Section ensures that school children in the State of Tennessee are transported safely to and from school and school-related activities. There are approximately 9,500 school buses that Pupil Transportation inspects.
Video: Van blows by stopped school bus in Tennessee - MSN
WEBIn Tennessee, it is a Class A misdemeanor to fail to stop for a school bus. Drivers can also face fines from $250 to $1,000 for passing a stopped school bus with a stop arm out. Close
Here's what to do when a school bus stops - NewsChannel 5 …
WEBAug 5, 2019 · The Tennessee Highway Patrol shared the following examples to help drivers. Remember, in Nashville many students use WeGo buses to get to and from school as well. So you'll also want to...
Tennessee Highway Patrol warns motorists that school is …
WEBAs Tennessee schools are starting back to school, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) wanted to make drivers aware of the rules and penalties for improperly passing a school bus. Tennessee Law 55-8-151 addresses the overtaking and passing school busses while unloading/loading passengers and …
Tennessee Highway Patrol Bus Inspection
WEBWhat You Can Do. Inspectors: claim buses to inspect, view inspection history, and report lost stickers. Owners: transfer buses, request extended utilization, and view a summary of their buses. School Districts: request extended utilization, view inspections and summaries of …
Parents if we could be at every... - Tennessee Highway Patrol
WEBAug 6, 2018 · Parents if we could be at every school bus stop we would, but we can’t. So we need you to educate your child on the best safety practices around school buses.
Tennessee Highway Patrol Back to School Message to Drivers
WEBAug 2, 2016 · NASHVILLE- As Tennessee schools are starting back to school, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) wanted to make drivers aware of the rules and penalties for improperly passing a school bus.
School bus safety laws remain an issue with Tennessee drivers
WEBJan 3, 2019 · State law requires drivers from all directions to stop when a school bus is stopped at an intersection to load and unload students. When driving on a highway with separate roadways for traffic in opposite directions, drivers must stop unless there is a grass median or physical barrier.