The Law:
It is absolutely illegal to pass a stopped school bus while loading or unloading children.
The fines for dangerous behavior:
• Up to $300, a mandatory court appearance, and six points off of your driver’s license
• A second offense within a five-year period will cost $1,000
• Many areas are equipping buses with cameras to photograph license plate of offenders.
When it comes to our children the most important advice is to be alert