Stephanie Bakalar
Stephanie has spent over a decade advising small and family-owned auto repair shops on growth, hiring, and customer experience. With an MBA from Western and a background in small-business lending, she has worked directly with more than 200 independent Canadian shops on pricing, marketing, and CRA-compliant bookkeeping. She writes about the operational and regulatory side of running a profitable independent garage in Canada.
1417 articles by Stephanie
Maryland School Bus Stop Law: 20 Feet, Divided Highways and Fines
When must you stop for a school bus in Maryland? Learn the 20-foot rule, the divided highway exception, when to drive on, the fine and the 3 points.
Michigan School Bus Law: When You Must Stop
When to stop for a school bus in Michigan: the 20-foot rule, divided highways, yellow lights, the $100 to $500 fine and stop-arm cameras.
Mississippi School Bus Law (Nathan's Law): When to Stop and the Fines
Stop at least 10 feet from a school bus with red lights flashing in Mississippi. See the four-lane exception, the $350 to $750 fine and the 90-day suspension.
Driving in Missouri With a Foreign License or as an International Student
Can you drive in Missouri on a foreign license? Learn who needs a Missouri license, what international students must know, and which tests and documents apply.
North Carolina School Bus Stop Law: When You Must Stop
When to stop for a school bus in North Carolina, which roads need traffic from both directions to stop, and the penalty: 5 points and a Class 1 misdemeanor.
North Dakota Four-Way Stop and Roundabout Rules: Who Goes First?
At a North Dakota four-way stop, the driver who stops first goes first. See the yield rules, what to do when signals are dark, and how to drive a roundabout.
New Hampshire School Bus Law: 25 Feet, Fines and 2027 Changes
Stop at least 25 feet from a New Hampshire school bus that is loading or unloading. See when you can go, the fines now and the tougher penalties from 2027.
New Jersey School Bus Stop Law: When You Must Stop (25 Feet)
When you must stop for a school bus in New Jersey, how far back to stay (25 feet), when you may pass at 10 mph, and the 5-point penalty.
New Mexico School Bus Stop Law: When to Stop and What It Costs
When must you stop for a school bus in New Mexico? See each case, the median exception, when you can go again, and the $100 and 6 points for passing.
Newfoundland School Bus Rules: When to Stop and the Fines
When to stop for a school bus in Newfoundland and Labrador, when you can go, the fine and demerit points for passing a bus, and school zone speed rules.
Nevada School Bus Stop Law: When You Must Stop for a School Bus
In Nevada, stop at any location for a school bus with flashing red lights, except across a divided highway. See the 4 demerit points and school zone rules.
Nova Scotia Learner's Test: 2 Parts, 20 Questions Each, 16 to Pass
The Nova Scotia Class 7 Knowledge Test has 2 parts of 20 questions each. You need 16 correct in each part. See the time, online needs, languages and retakes.