State rep criticized over Facebook post about lower fines for passing stopped school buses

A Georgia lawmaker’s post on social media explaining why he wants to lower the fine for passing a stopped school bus came under fire in the comments section.

Addy’s Law has stiffened penalties for passing a stopped school bus. But House Bill 344 would reduce the current $1,000 fine to $300 for a first offense.

State Rep. Don Parsons wrote in a Facebook post that he disagreed with the $1,000 fine because it puts a burden on families…

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