An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for meeting or overtaking school bus; in other required equipment, further providing for general requirements for other vehicles transporting school children; and making editorial changes.

HB 1708 updates Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to strengthen school bus safety and adjust driver point penalties. It adds 5 points (and 60-day suspension for repeat offenses) to the driver point system for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights or for a school vehicle, directly affecting drivers who violate these rules. The bill also requires school vehicle drivers to activate hazard lights 100-300 feet before stopping and prohibits passing while the bus is stopped for loading/unloading. Violations carry a $250 fine plus a $35 surcharge deposited into the School Bus Safety Grant Program.