The Dangers of Illegal Bus Passing
Summary
In fact, a survey conducted in 2019 by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services indicates that there are more than 17 million violations each school year. Every U.S. state has specific laws prohibiting the passing of a school bus when red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, but unfortunately, many motorists ignore them. Even with the possibility of large fines and accident risks as a result of their negligent behavior, motorists often choose to ignore bus passing laws because they don’t believe that they’ll be found out. Fortunately, today’s transportation management technology is making it easier for bus drivers to report these types of incidents to their district and law-enforcement officials. In New York, for example, the “Operation Safe Stop” program places police officers on school buses and in unmarked patrol cars on routes with a history of multiple violations.
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