School Bus Violations Draw Scrutiny Across Regions

Communities are pursuing stronger enforcement as drivers continue to pass stopped school buses, putting children at risk. Cumberland County, North Carolina, is considering a three-year camera program that could issue civil citations of $400 to $1,000; commissioners have raised concerns about fairness and how fine revenue would be used, and plan further discussion and a public hearing. In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, school officials say illegal passes are happening about five times daily and have asked police to monitor areas with more reported violations. In Ontario, a driver was charged after allegedly passing a bus while a student and an adult were crossing; the incident was captured on camera, and neither pedestrian was hurt.