School Bus Passing Violations Draw Thousands of Citations

Reports from several communities highlight persistent violations of laws requiring drivers to stop for school buses with flashing red lights. In Lee County, Florida, stop-arm cameras have generated more than 44,000 citations since launching in November 2025, while officials say 90% of cited drivers are not cited again. Pennsylvania’s annual Operation Safe Stop documented 196 drivers passing buses in a single day, up from 188 the year before; statewide convictions also rose, and tougher penalties are set to take effect in 2027. Police in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, ticketed a driver for passing a bus, while Niagara, Wisconsin, police said they had received more than 25 complaints this year. Officials across the reports urge drivers to stay alert and stop as required, emphasizing the danger to students and the serious fines and other penalties violations can bring.