LD329

An Act to Increase the Fine for Passing a Stopped School Bus

Failed·5/20/25
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Increases the fine for passing a stopped school bus in Maine from $250 to $1,000.

This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to increase the minimum fine for a driver failing to stop on meeting or overtaking a school bus from $250 to $1,000. The violation is classified as a Class E crime, with a mandatory 30-day suspension of the driver's license for a second offense occurring within two years of the first offense.

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 1, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 13, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 7, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held