Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California Highway Patrol conducted a school bus pedestrian safety operation in 2018. (Deke Farrow/jfarrow@modbee.com) Drivers ...

From slowing down in school zones to yielding to pedestrians, the California Vehicle Code outlines clear rules every driver must follow. But what about stopping for a school bus with flashing lights?

Drivers should know that when school bus red lights are flashing, it's illegal to pass. The California law is designed to protect children who are getting on or off a school bus. Motorists in either ...