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\"6906652333_15c78b3740_o\"<\/a>School is soon in session.\u00a0\u00a0Several traffic laws apply specifically to school zones, school buses, and\u00a0children.\u00a0\u00a0Violation of these laws is expensive and, often, tragic.\u00a0\u00a0Although the fines for these\u00a0violations vary depending on the jurisdiction where the offense occurs, the maximum fine\u00a0allowable in Washington for general traffic offenses is currently $250.00 per offense.\u00a0\u00a0However,\u00a0violations occurring in school zones or with school buses may be doubled<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0In other words, the\u00a0penalty for violating these laws may be as high as $500.00!!\u00a0\u00a0Make sure you know and follow\u00a0these rules:<\/p>\n

1. School Zones<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Unless a lower speed limit is listed, it is unlawful to drive faster than\u00a020 mph when passing a marked school or playground crosswalk.\u00a0\u00a0The penalty for\u00a0violation of this law is twice the usual amount for speeding. The penalties for\u00a0violating this law may not be waived, reduced or suspended.\u00a0\u00a0RCW 46.61.4401(1).<\/p>\n

2. School Buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Drivers approaching school buses from any direction must stop\u00a0before reaching the school bus when the bus\u2019s stop sign is activated.\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0approaching driver must remain stopped until the school bus resumes motion or the\u00a0visual signals are no longer activated \u00a0 The penalty for violation of this law is twice\u00a0the mandatory traffic violation fine.\u00a0\u00a0The penalties for violating this law may not be\u00a0waived, reduced or suspended.\u00a0\u00a0RCW 46.61.370.<\/p>\n

3. School Bus Drivers May Report Violation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If a police officer is not present to\u00a0observe the violation, the school bus driver may file a report about the violation and\u00a0submit it to the police for further investigation and the issuance of a citation.\u00a0\u00a0RCW\u00a046.61.372.<\/p>\n

4. School Patrols<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It is unlawful for a driver to fail to stop his or her vehicle when\u00a0directed to do so by a school patrol sign or signal displayed by a member of the\u00a0school patrol or to disregard any other reasonable directions of a member of the\u00a0school patrol.\u00a0\u00a0RCW 46.61.385.<\/p>\n

5. Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicle with Motor Running<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It is unlawful to\u00a0leave children under the age of 16 in a vehicle on a public road or in a public place\u00a0while the motor is running.\u00a0\u00a0A second violation of this law will result in revocation of\u00a0the operator\u2019s driver\u2019s license \u00a0 RCW 46.61.685.<\/p>\n

6. Transporting Children Under the Age of 13<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Children under the age of 13 must sit\u00a0in the back seat \u201cwhere practical.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Children under the age of 8, or who are less than\u00a04 feet 9 inches tall, must be transported in an appropriate child seat.\u00a0\u00a0All children\u00a0must wear a seatbelt.\u00a0\u00a0RCW 46.61.685.<\/p>\n

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