Fines for passing stopped school buses to increase Nov. 1
Drivers in New York state can now face harsher penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Drivers in New York state can now face harsher penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses.
Under a new law recently signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, drivers can be fined up to $1,500 if they pass a stopped school bus at least three times within a three-year period. The maximum fine under the previous law was $1,000.
The law takes effect Nov. 1.
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