DMV warns of fines, possible jail time for passing stopped school busses
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Thursday, April 24, is Operation Safe Stop Day. It seeks to promote school bus safety through education and enforcement efforts.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles urges drivers to keep kids safe by stopping when they see a stopped school bus with red flashing lights.
About 50,000 drivers pass stopped school buses with red lights flashing statewide each school day.
A first offense could be a fine of up to $400 and 30 days in jail, with punishments increasing significantly after that.