Got a camera ticket for passing a school bus (North Beach: transfer, DMV)

[G1..]

Originally Posted by kcmo

On the opposite lanes of four lane streets? I doubt it.

Again, I'm not talking about passing a school bus on a two lane street.

Just STOP!!! You're trying to justify something that everyone who drives knows is wrong all becuase you got caught. Pay the ticket and stop the thread!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by G1..

Just STOP!!! You're trying to justify something that everyone who drives knows is wrong all becuase you got caught. Pay the ticket and stop the thread!

I'm simply saying that in many states, you don't have to stop because everybody here is saying you do. I can't believe how difficult this is to comprehend. In Maryland and many other states, you do have to stop on four lane undivided streets. In Missouri and many other states you don't have to stop on four lane undivided streets.

It is not the same everywhere.

It's similar to being able to turn right on red. Different states have different laws.

[oldtrader]

It is universal. The standard is set by the US Government and all states have similar laws. All based on the findings of the National Safety Council.

You are the one that is out of tune, with school bus laws. I remember it was on my test for my first drivers license in 1947 in California, and over the years I have been licensed in several states, and the law has been universal.

You are complaining about the size of the fine. They are trying to send you a message, as you are violating one of the most universal laws there is. They want to let you know, if you are not looking for the safety of children it will cost you enough you will remember not to do it again.

[G1..]

Originally Posted by kcmo

I'm simply saying that in many states, you don't have to stop because everybody here is saying you do. I can't believe how difficult this is to comprehend. In Maryland and many other states, you do have to stop on four lane undivided streets. In Missouri and many other states you don't have to stop on four lane undivided streets.

It is not the same everywhere.

It's similar to being able to turn right on red. Different states have different laws.

You can not justify your ignorance of the law. Stop .

[Digger 68]

Good thing the kids didn't get off the bus and beat you up.

[G1..]

Originally Posted by Digger 68

Good thing the kids didn't get off the bus and beat you up.

........no, he woulda driven right through them and then blamed the kids.

[joee5]

OP did the crime now just pay the fine. And be thankful that a student didn't get injured due to carelessness on your part

[elias9193]

Originally Posted by kcmo

I'm simply saying that in many states, you don't have to stop because everybody here is saying you do. I can't believe how difficult this is to comprehend. In Maryland and many other states, you do have to stop on four lane undivided streets. In Missouri and many other states you don't have to stop on four lane undivided streets.

It is not the same everywhere.

It's similar to being able to turn right on red. Different states have different laws.

If your so convinced that your right then go take it to court and see what the judge says if you don't
believe any of us and what we've been telling you.

[P47P47]

You mean that you didn't get a copy of the entire Maryland Motor Vehicle Code and study it thoroughly when you first arrived here?



OK, if you feel like taking it to court, go ahead. You can tell the judge of the difference in statute between Maryland and where you had lived previously, and that you had been unaware of it, as well as referencing your clean driving record and the fact that your appearance in court has now made you plenty aware of the Maryland law. Of course, the judge can hit you with the "ignorance is no excuse" line that you've already heard ad nauseum from previous posters, but he can also give you a break if he wants to.

[personone]

I agree with most on here. Best to just bite the ticket and move on. Traffic/car laws can be really damaging, so getting off with just having to pay a fine is a gift.

Different topic, but People who do parking lot or parked car "hit and runs" without leaving a note can be charged for a misdemeanor in almost every state with a heavy fine and jail time. Most thing it's a minor mistake and don't think anything of it (of course, for those on the receiving end, it is a big deal ). Then when they are caught by camera or an anonymous onlooker, they all the sudden realize how wrong it was and start shaking in their boots when they realize the trouble they can get into.

My point is that, most car/traffic related violations beyond a speeding ticket, can have very serious consequences. Best to chalk this up to a learning lesson and move on. Even speeding tickets in Virginia, will get your name online and brought up as a "police record" when they Google your name. Happened to a friend I knew. She got a simple speeding ticket, and when you google her name (she has a pretty unique name), the details are front and center in the search results and it shows up under "records/violations" on some other Identification sites. She was livid, lol. Gotta love technology..... Best to avoid even minor tickets/violations at all costs.