Are Michigan drivers required to stop for a school bus with its lights flashing?

Yes. Michigan law requires drivers in both directions to stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, unless you're on a separated highway with a median. This applies on two-lane roads, undivided roads, and most residential streets.

A few things worth knowing:

• You must stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm retracts
• Passing a stopped school bus is a serious traffic violation and can result in criminal penalties, not just a ticket
• If a driver fails to stop and a child is struck, that violation can serve as strong evidence of negligence in a civil claim

If your child, or any child, was hit by a driver who failed to stop for a bus, this is one of the clearest liability situations in Michigan personal injury law. It is also one of the most devastating, and families deserve answers quickly.