Albany County reminds people not to pass stopped school buses
Albany County held a news conference to highlight its bus safety program and the importance of not passing stopped school buses.
With the school year starting next week, people are reminding drivers watch for stopped school buses.
It’s estimated 50,000 drivers in New York illegally pass stopped school buses each day.
On Thursday, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy said education to help lower that number is working.
“In June of 2023, there were an alarming 185 tickets issued through the month. One year later, that number dropped down to 59. People are getting it. They’re getting education, and that’s what this is all about right now,” he said.
There are six school districts in Albany County that use the school bus stop-arm cameras.