South Carolina H4304 amends laws to hold vehicle owners liable for passing school buses and failing to pay penalties.

South Carolina H4304 amends the state code to establish liability for vehicle owners or operators who pass school buses with activated amber signals. The Department of Education can assess civil penalties and administrative fees. Owners or operators receive notices to pay penalties, with escalating fines for non-payment. The Department of Motor Vehicles suspends vehicle registrations for unpaid penalties. The bill also requires school bus operators to report non-stopping incidents to the Department of Education.

South Carolina H4304 amends laws to hold vehicle owners liable for passing school buses and failing to pay penalties.

South Carolina H4304 amends the state code to establish liability for vehicle owners or operators who pass school buses with activated amber signals. The Department of Education can assess civil penalties and administrative fees. Owners or operators receive notices to pay penalties, with escalating fines for non-payment. The Department of Motor Vehicles suspends vehicle registrations for unpaid penalties. The bill also requires school bus operators to report non-stopping incidents to the Department of Education.