West Virginia SB558 strengthens penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses.

West Virginia SB558, known as the Protect Our Children at the Bus Stop Act, enhances penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses. The bill imposes fines ranging from $500 to $1,000 and jail terms up to six months for first offenses, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. It mandates license suspensions for repeat offenders and requires completion of a driver education safety course for third or subsequent offenses. The bill also allows for civil enforcement through stop-arm cameras, with escalating fines and vehicle registration suspensions for repeat civil violations.

West Virginia SB558 strengthens penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses.

West Virginia SB558, known as the Protect Our Children at the Bus Stop Act, enhances penalties for illegally passing stopped school buses. The bill imposes fines ranging from $500 to $1,000 and jail terms up to six months for first offenses, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. It mandates license suspensions for repeat offenders and requires completion of a driver education safety course for third or subsequent offenses. The bill also allows for civil enforcement through stop-arm cameras, with escalating fines and vehicle registration suspensions for repeat civil violations.