What happens if you’re convicted?
A conviction adds 5 MVC points and can carry significant court penalties.
N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.1
Improper passing of a school bus
Passing a stopped school bus displaying required warning signals, subject to statutory exceptions.
NJ MVC POINTS5 pointsHigh-stakes
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Primary sources checkedNJ MVC and NJ Courts
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Last verifiedAugust 21, 2026
Do you have to go to court?
Treat as an appearance matter and confirm with the court immediately.
What should you check first?
- Bus warning lights and stop arm
- Roadway separation
- Video or witness evidence
WHAT THIS CHARGE ALLEGES
N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.1: read the exact wording.
Passing a stopped school bus displaying required warning signals, subject to statutory exceptions.
The exact subsection and the conduct written on the summons matter. Do not substitute a similar-sounding violation or assume that a point value describes every consequence.
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CHARGE-SPECIFIC CHECKLIST
Review the facts tied to this statute.
The items below are neutral record-checking prompts. They are not defenses or predictions about the result.
Check 1Bus warning lights and stop arm
Check 2Roadway separation
Check 3Video or witness evidence
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WHERE WAS THE TICKET ISSUED?
Add the local court details.
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Verified August 21, 2026. This page explains the listed charge generally. Subsections, prior history, license class, accident or injury facts when relevant, and companion charges can change the result.