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Coverage dated October 27, 2026 to October 29, 2026

New state law increases stop distance behind school busses

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(WBRE/WYOU) — A new Pennsylvania state law will require drivers to maintain a greater distance from stopped school buses. Under the legislation, motorists must increase their stopping distance from 10 feet to 15 feet.

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  1. We Are Central PA

    New PA bill increases required school bus stopping distance for drivers (opens We Are Central PA)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed legislation into law that aims to improve school bus safety by increasing the required stopping distance for drivers. Senate Bill 65, now Act 89 of 2026, strengthens Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law by increasing the required stopping dista…

  2. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    New PA school bus safety law increases required stopping distance (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A new Pennsylvania bill is increasing the required stopping distance when a school bus is stopped with lights flashing and side stop arm extended, fittingly coinciding with National School Bus Safety Week.

  3. 6ABC Philadelphia

    New Pennsylvania law increases distance from stopped school buses (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Act 89 increases the required stopping distance from 10 feet to 15 feet when a school bus is stopped with lights flashing and the stop arm extended.

  4. PA Home Page

    New state law increases stop distance behind school busses (opens PA Home Page)

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    (WBRE/WYOU) — A new Pennsylvania state law will require drivers to maintain a greater distance from stopped school buses. Under the legislation, motorists must increase their stopping distance from 10 feet to 15 feet.