Failure to Stop for School Bus Signals is a moderately serious charge. A first-time Failure to Stop for School Bus Signals violation is a Class 2 Misdemeanor Traffic Offense and a conviction may result in a scheduled fine of $150.00 to $300.00 plus court costs and surcharges, a possible jail sentence of 10 to 90 days (usually only ordered in cases where there are aggravating factors, such as injury to a person or reckless indifference to the safety of others), restitution, community or useful public service, probation for one year or longer, and other possible requirements by the court, with an assessment of 6 points to your driver’s license.
A subsequent Failure to Stop for School Bus Signals violation within a 5-year period after a first conviction for this charge is serious. It is a Class 1 Misdemeanor Traffic Offense and a conviction may result in a scheduled fine of $300.00 to $1,000.00 plus court surcharges and costs, a possible jail sentence of 10 days to 1 year (usually only ordered in cases where there are aggravating factors, such as injury to a person or reckless indifference to the safety of others), restitution, community or useful public service, probation for one year or longer, and other possible requirements by the court, with an assessment of 6 points to your driver’s license.