Why you want to stop for the school bus
Georgia first lady Sandra Deal visited two school districts Tuesday to raise awareness about the dangers of driving past stopped school buses.
The main concern for officials is student safety. It can also hurt a driver’s wallet. A first-time violation can cost $300.
Click here to take a quiz about the rules of the road when a school bus is nearby.
Read some explanations some motorists have given to a Gwinnett County judge about why they passed a school bus.
See this video recorded of motorists driving by a school bus with its stop sign displayed.
About the Author
Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He currently writes about higher education and has assisted in the newsroom’s COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
