AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS.

SB 277 increases penalties for drivers who pass a stopped school bus with flashing lights, directly affecting motorists who repeatedly violate this safety rule. The bill adds a six-month license suspension for a second offense and a one-year suspension for a third or subsequent offense, in addition to any existing fines. It aims to enhance child safety by making the consequences of this dangerous behavior more severe. The policy change applies specifically to drivers with multiple violations of school bus stop laws.