School Bus Safety

FIRST OFFENSE

Criminal citation
Iowa Code 321.372(5)(b)(1) — Unlawful passing of school bus first offense, simple misdemeanor

Fine
Iowa Code 321.372(5)(b)(1) — At least $250, but not more than $675

Imprisonment
The court may order imprisonment not to exceed 30 days in lieu of or in addition to a fine.

Driving privilege suspension
The Iowa DOT will impose a 30-day suspension.

SECOND OFFENSE

Criminal citation

Iowa Code 321.372(5)(b)(2) — Unlawful passing of school bus, second or subsequent offense, serious misdemeanor

Fine

Iowa Code 903.1(b) — At least $315, but not more than $1,875

Imprisonment

The court may also order imprisonment not to exceed one year.

Driving privilege suspension

The Iowa DOT will impose a 90-day suspension.

THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES

Criminal citation

Iowa Code 321.372(5)(b)(2) — Unlawful passing of school bus, second or subsequent offense, serious misdemeanor

Fine

Iowa Code 903.1(b) — At least $315, but not more than $1,875

Imprisonment

The court may also order imprisonment not to exceed one year.

Driving privilege suspension

The Iowa DOT will impose a 180-day suspension.