The Richland
Police Department Traffic Safety Unit would like to remind all drivers of the
law pertaining to School Bus violations.
The State Law R.C.W. 46.61.370 states: vehicles on a two lane road MUST
stop when the Red Lights and STOP SIGN are displayed. On a four lane road, vehicles traveling in
the same direction must stop for the bus, while the oncoming traffic may pass
without stopping. The Traffic Safety
Unit has received numerous complaints of violations in south Richland
neighborhoods. The violation doesn’t
have to be witnessed by a Police Officer, the driver of the bus may file a
complaint that will be followed up by an Officer. A citation for this violation maybe issued
with a fine of $394.00
