September 3, 2024
Spectrum News reports that a new law is being proposed to stiffen penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The current legal punishments are: First Offense: $250-$400 fine, up to 30 days in jail, five points on your license. Also, if you are convicted of three violations within three years, your license will be revoked for at least six months.
Under Schnectady Assemblyman Santabarbara’s legislation, if it’s passed,
• It’d be $1,000 for each offense
• Jail Time: Up to six months
• License Points: Seven points for each offense
• License Suspension: Six months automatically if convicted
• Community Service: 50 hours related to school or child safey
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