VTL § 1174-A, Owner Liability (School Bus Stop‑Arm Camera) — Community Discussion

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Questions from drivers about VTL § 1174-A, Owner Liability (School Bus Stop‑Arm Camera), answered by the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. For penalties, points, and defense options, read the VTL § 1174-A, Owner Liability (School Bus Stop‑Arm Camera).

Passing g stopped school bus that was not able to be seen due to semi trailer next to bus Traveling on Fulton st in Farmingdale in a work truck. School bus had stopped going the other direction. However a semi, with trailer, blocked my ability to see the bus until after I had already passed it. The company got the ticket in the mail, and paid it now I have to pay them for it. Can I still challenge the ticket. Due date for payment was 8/8/24. I just received the notice of it todayAnonymous · August 21, 2024 · 1 reply

Anonymous

Passing g stopped school bus that was not able to be seen due to semi trailer next to bus Traveling on Fulton st in Farmingdale in a work truck. School bus had stopped going the other direction. However a semi, with trailer, blocked my ability to see the bus until after I had already passed it. The company got the ticket in the mail, and paid it now I have to pay them for it. Can I still challenge the ticket. Due date for payment was 8/8/24. I just received the notice of it today

August 21, 2024

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

Replying to @Anonymous

cant challenge it after it was paid but it does not go on your record. https://www.trafficlawyerlongisland.com/blog/vtl-1174-a-failed-to-stop-for-school-bus.html

August 21, 2024
Notice re: school bus does not show car passing a school bus only shows license plate on back of car but no evidence that car passed a school bus letting children on or off bus & of car which may have been taken anywhere.Anonymous · July 24, 2026 · 1 reply

Anonymous

Notice re: school bus does not show car passing a school bus only shows license plate on back of car but no evidence that car passed a school bus letting children on or off bus & of car which may have been taken anywhere.

July 24, 2026

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

Replying to @Anonymous

Sounds like the evidence is insufficient and the charge should be disputed.

July 27, 2026

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