Idiot Sign for Passing a Stopped School Bus

Of all the things I’ve seen in my time as a traffic defense attorney, nothing’s come close to this.

Apparently a Cleveland driver didn’t want to wait for a stopped school bus. Instead of detouring around the bus, she drove on the sidewalk. The bus driver caught the whole situation on video:

It’s no surprise that the judge wasn’t happy with that behavior. He found her guilty, gave her a $250 fine, and took her license for 30 days. Perhaps even worse, she has to stand on a street corner on two different days with a sign that reads “Only an idiot drives on the sidewalk to avoid a school bus.”

I’ve never seen a Virginia traffic judge impose a punishment like that. Although I’m sure some have wanted to. But if you’re charged with passing a stopped school bus in Virginia, that is normally written under a reckless driving code section. Thus, you could be facing license suspension for six months and even up to a year in JAIL.

If a Virginia judge had a case like the above situation, I wouldn’t be surprised if they fined the driver the maximum $2,500 and took her license for the full six months. And if the prior driving record is bad, jail could be a possibility.

There are certainly ways to beat a school bus ticket, but a case like this where there’s video would be tough.

Andrew Flusche

My name is Andrew Flusche. I am a traffic and misdemeanor defense lawyer in Virginia. I limit my practice to traffic tickets and misdemeanor defense, so I know the ins and outs of these offenses. I literally wrote the book on reckless driving in Virginia which you can get on Amazon here or download for free here. I opened my practice in 2008 after earning my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Since then, I have earned over 600 5-star reviews from happy clients on Google, Yelp, and Facebook. If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor offense in Virginia, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Your initial consultation is always free, and you'll talk directly with me about the details of your case.

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