Video released of cars passing stopped school bus in Asheboro | What are the penalties?

ASHEBORO, N.C. — Asheboro Police released a video showing three drivers passing a stopped Asheboro City school bus after its flashing arm was deployed. Officials say 11 students were on the bus at the time, none of them were injured.

In North Carolina, passing a school bus is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Carrying a minimum fine of $500. If convicted, you could also lose your license for a year and serve 120 days in jail.

Fines and penalties begin to elevate once a driver hits a victim. The minimum fine raised to $1,250 and the driver can serve up to 2 years in jail…

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