Will I lose my nursing license for a traffic violation?

[karmax1]

I recently was issued a citation for passing a stopped school bus. From Google search, some lawyers say it is a misdemeanor. I am worrying about that I might not be able to renew my nursing license if it is a misdemeanor. I haven't received a court date yet. Court appearance is mandatory for this offense. What should I do now? Greatly appreciated if you can help!

[RobynICU]

I am 98% sure that this will not affect your license. Passing a stopped school bus is pretty bad though. Lol

but seriously, don’t stress. This is really minor.

[FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN]

No. Unless you were also drunk or high.

[karmax1]

Thank you. I hope I will be OK.

55 minutes ago, FolksBtrippin said:

No. Unless you were also drunk or high.

Thank you. I wasn't drunk or I didn't get high. But the word "misdemeanor" is scary enough.

[karmax1]

59 minutes ago, RobynICU said:

I am 98% sure that this will not affect your license. Passing a stopped school bus is pretty bad though. Lol

but seriously, don’t stress. This is really minor.

Thank you, RobynICU! Only 98%? I hope I will not be that 2%.

[FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN]

6 hours ago, karmax1 said:

Thank you. I hope I will be OK.

Thank you. I wasn't drunk or I didn't get high. But the word "misdemeanor" is scary enough.

The word literally means "a minor wrongdoing".

Minor means not a big deal.

Relax.

[Wuzzie]

6 hours ago, karmax1 said:

But the word "misdemeanor" is scary enough.

I would think the possibility of killing a child would be scarier.

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

3 hours ago, Wuzzie said:

I would think the possibility of killing a child would be scarier.

Right??!?!

[kaylee.]

I think remember it saying non-traffic related convictions. Go to your board website and look. There will be a section saying what types of crimes you have to report. You should be fine!

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

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I am 98% sure that this will not affect your license. Passing a stopped school bus is pretty bad though. Lol

but seriously, don’t stress. This is really minor.

I was with you until the last words in that 1st paragraph. Why the "lol"? I think passing a school bus is one of the worst of the traffic offenses, and the injuries and deaths that occur when people go around school buses are completely preventable. There is no excuse whatsoever for this violation.

[VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN]

Obviously, bad things are known to happen when drivers blow past school bus STOP signs. Recently in Portland a little girl was killed in such a manner; they didn't show the whole thing on TV of course, but someone was shooting a video at the time and captured the images in the seconds just before the car hit her. I do not think this is lol-worthy at all. The OP needs to count themselves lucky they only got a ticket, it's a bad offense deeply deserving of at least a huge fine, and jail time if the same driver gets caught again.

[MunoRN, RN]

Illegally passing a stopped school bus is typically a misdemeanor offense, but in many jurisdictions can be charged as a criminal offense, although this is usually reserved for repeat offenders or where injury or death occurs.

Either way, avoid killing kids, stop for school buses.