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If you fail to stop for a school bus that is slashing red lights, you may be fined up to $_____.

a. 10
b. 1000
c. 10000
d. 100000

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The fine for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights varies by jurisdiction and is not specified by the options provided. The question involves law and presents a scenario that touches upon Rule Utilitarianism, suggesting that in certain emergency situations, breaking a traffic law might be considered ethically permissible.

Step-by-step explanation:

When failing to stop for a school bus that is flashing red lights, the fine an individual may be subjected to depends on precise local regulations, which can vary significantly by jurisdiction. As each option represents a potential fine amount but lacks context to the specific place, this question cannot be accurately answered without further details. However, in many jurisdictions, failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights typically results in a fine that's more severe than a simple traffic violation due to the safety implications involving children. This kind of traffic violation usually counts as a serious offense, incurring a fine of several hundred to thousands of dollars.

In the given scenario of the vehicle potentially running a red light due to an emergency situation, such as a pregnant woman about to give birth, it introduces the concept of Rule Utilitarianism (RU), which might suggest that breaking a traffic law in this extreme circumstance could be viewed as morally acceptable if doing so leads to a greater utility (assisting in the birth). However, it must be noted that traffic laws are enforced to ensure public safety, and exceptions are typically not codified into the law.

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