Police keeping extra eye out for drivers illegally passing school buses

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An estimated 50,000 drivers illegally pass school buses in New York state each day.

Law enforcement across the state is taking part in “Operation Safe Stop” on Thursday.

Throughout the day, sheriff patrol cars will be following school buses in areas with a history of illegal passing complaints.

Officers will also be on board buses to enforce the traffic laws.