What is the status of a school bus stop on the left-hand side of any road?

A school bus stop on the left-hand side of any road is prohibited due to safety regulations. This prohibition is in place primarily to protect children who are boarding or disembarking from the bus. When a bus stops on the left side, it creates a hazardous situation because children must cross the road to reach their destination, putting them at risk of being struck by passing vehicles.

The design of school bus stops is intended to minimize conflicts with traffic and enhance the visibility of children and the bus itself. Typically, schools and transportation authorities set procedures that require school buses to stop at designated points where the road structure supports safe boarding and alighting of students, which is more effectively managed when buses operate on the right side of the road alongside the shoulder. This ensures that, when the bus is stopped, it can utilize flashing lights and stop signs to alert other drivers, creating a safer environment for all involved.