WHEN TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND THE PENALTIES FOR WHEN DRIVERS DON’T
WHEN TO COME TO A STOP A bus driving on the opposite side of the road displays flashing orange lights and starts to slow down. You have enough room to stop, but should you? The answer is always yes, with only one exception. If a bus is stopped on a multilane road with a low or high median, or a fifth lane, cars on the opposite lanes can proceed. Keep in mind that when stopping for a bus, drivers must remain stopped until the lights of the bus are turned off. If you’re unsure whether to stop or not, your best option is to always stop. NEW LAWS IN MARYLAND Many don’t realize the consequences for failing to stop for a school bus, and police are aiming to put a stop to it once and for all. Cameras have been placed on the sides of buses to capture drivers who pass illegally, and drivers who have failed to stop are faced with a $250 fine, while drivers who are pulled over after passing are given a $500 fine.
When a car zips past a stopped bus, they are not only breaking the law but also putting children at risk. With the school year in full swing this month, more school buses are traveling our streets. It’s crucial that drivers stop for buses; however, thousands are caught passing buses over the school year, putting people in danger. DRIVERS WHO DON’T STOP In January of this year, Montgomery County, Maryland, finished installing cameras in each of their 1,200 school buses. Since the camera program started, nearly 100,000 citations have been written. Many of these were likely issued to people who did not know when it’s appropriate to stop.
These new laws ensure the safety of kids who are going to school. Drive safe out there and have a wonderful school year!
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Simple Coconut Macaroons (Vegan) Ingredients • 2 cups shredded, unsweetened organic coconut • 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat from a can or freshly homemade), lukewarm • 2 tsp coconut oil, softened but not liquid • 1/4 cup cornstarch • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pure stevia extract powder • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tbsp coconut sugar or palm sugar Directions 1. Heat oven to 375 F and line a metal baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Mix all of the ingredients together until well-mixed. 3. Gently scoop 1 tbsp of mixture at a time and carefully drop onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon if necessary. 4. Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes or until the edges and bottom are slightly brown. 5. Bump your oven up to its highest temperature and bake for 3 minutes or until the macaroons are golden brown. 6. Cool completely on a cooling rack and serve. Inspired by OneGreenPlanet.org
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