NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Nelson County officials are intensifying efforts to combat the alarming frequency of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses: a dangerous trend that has raised significant safety concerns.
Keith Brown, a traffic enforcement deputy in Nelson County, emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “Honestly, it’s a matter of life or death.”
A recent incident captured on video by the Nelson County Public School District in May highlights the perilous behavior. Taylor Ashley, the district’s transportation and safety supervisor, described the footage…