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Passing bus stops – the rules
1 min read · Updated on October 17, 2026
At bus stops people get on and off – often children too, who run quickly across the road.
Vereinfachte Erklärung zum Lernen – keine Rechtsberatung. Verbindlich ist die Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO).
Bus with hazard lights
If a bus is standing at the stop with its hazard lights on, you may only pass at walking pace and must keep enough distance so that nobody is endangered.
Bus pulling away
If a public or school bus wants to pull away from a stop, you must let it – if necessary, wait briefly.
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