Cops Cracking Down On People Illegally Passing School Buses

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia’s First Lady was in Macon today promoting a program aimed at stopping drivers from illegally passing school buses. Howard High School welcomed Sandra Deal as she spoke about the “Stop Means Stop” program. According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, more than 4,000 cars violated the school bus stop arm law on a single day.

Authorities said if you pass a bus stop arm, there could be fines up to 1,000 dollars and 6 points on your driver’s license.

“We are going to be aggressive in making sure that people understand the law. Stop means stop,” said Harris Blackwood, Director of Highway Safety. 

If you see someone who is violating the stop arm law, call 911 or star GSP. Enforcement efforts started today and will continue throughout the school year.