Police Seek Motorcyclist Who Passed Stopped School Bus
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a rider who allegedly passed a stopped bus while children were exiting near Stoneboro.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Motorcycles
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Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a motorcyclist who allegedly passed a stopped school bus on Tuesday, November 3, around 3:22 p.m. near Dean Road in Stoneboro while children were getting off.
Why it matters
Passing a stopped school bus while students are boarding or exiting creates serious danger to children, and the reported obscene gesture and fraudulent-looking plate complicate identification of the rider.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:22 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, involving a black motorcycle that may be a pre-2024 Harley-Davidson Street Bob with an orange gas-tank stripe and a Monster logo. The motorcycle carried an oversized license plate that investigators have not confirmed as legitimate.
The players
Pennsylvania State Police
The state's primary law enforcement agency, which is investigating the incident and searching for the motorcyclist.
The details
A black motorcycle approached the stopped bus from behind and passed on the door side while children were getting off, allegedly using the shoulder of the road. The bus driver reportedly told the children to stop as the rider passed, who then revved the engine, made an obscene gesture, and continued toward Jackson Center.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, around 3:22 p.m.: Motorcyclist allegedly passes stopped school bus near Dean Road in Stoneboro.
Roadmap
Pennsylvania's school bus passing statutes require all vehicles to stop when a bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, regardless of direction of travel. This incident tests how those rules apply to motorcycles, which are often harder for witnesses and drivers to identify.
Drivers in Pennsylvania must stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms, including motorcyclists, regardless of which direction they are traveling. Witnesses who see a similar violation can report the vehicle's make, color, and plate to local police.
The takeaway
Motorcyclists share the same legal duty as other drivers to stop when a school bus is loading or unloading children. Drivers who witness a violation should record as many vehicle details as possible to help police identify the rider.
Further reading
For more on motorcycle rules and rider behavior, browse Motorcycles coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ExploreVenango.
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