Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (NVCJA) Practice Exam

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If you prove a school bus is going 50 mph in a 55 mph zone, what action can you take?

  1. Ignore it

  2. Pull over because buses cannot exceed 45 mph

  3. Notify the bus company

  4. Issue a speeding ticket

The correct answer is: Pull over because buses cannot exceed 45 mph

In assessing the situation with the school bus traveling at 50 mph in a 55 mph zone, it's important to understand the regulations regarding commercial vehicles, specifically school buses. The correct action in this scenario relates to the general speed limits set forth for different types of vehicles. School buses are typically subject to lower speed limit restrictions due to their size and the inherent safety concerns related to transporting children. In many jurisdictions, the maximum speed for a school bus is often capped at 45 mph, regardless of the posted speed limit for regular vehicles. Therefore, even though the bus is technically under the posted speed limit, it is exceeding the maximum allowable speed for school buses. This context justifies the action of pulling the bus over, as it violates the specific regulation regarding the speed limit applicable to school buses, not the general speed limits for other vehicles.

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