When are you not required to stop for a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing?

You are not required to stop for a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing when the bus is on the opposite side of a physical barrier. A physical barrier can include a concrete median or other types of road separations that prevent a direct passage between the two directions of traffic. The rationale behind this rule is that the barrier provides a safety separation that minimizes the risk of children crossing the street unexpectedly.

In contrast, stopping for a school bus is crucial when approaching from the same side or in situations where there isn’t a physical barrier dividing the traffic lanes, as this could put children at risk. This law prioritizes the safety of children getting on and off the bus, and the presence of a physical barrier ensures that drivers do not have to worry about children crossing the road in that particular scenario.