Rule 209 ↗
Drive carefully and slowly when passing a stationary bus showing a ‘School Bus’ sign as children may be getting on or off.
Safety First :
Last updated:
📜 Highway Code Regulation
🚘 Independent revision guide
🌐 Multi-Language Translation Support
📖 Rule 209 Full Regulations & Explanation
Text shown in the rule image
Safety First :
Understanding Rule 209 for School Bus Zones
Identify the Stationary Bus: Recognize when a bus has stopped and is displaying a prominent ' School Bus ' sign , signaling an active loading or unloading zone .
Reduce Speed and Increase Caution
Drivers are legally required to pass carefully and slowly to maintain maximum control over their vehicle .
Anticipate Child Pedestrians
The core reason for this caution is that children may be getting on or off the bus and could enter the roadway unexpectedly .