CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)–Local law enforcement and West Genesee School District officials in Camillus, N.Y., have intensified their efforts against drivers illegally passing stopped school buses.
The initiative involves identifying and monitoring traffic hotspots, aiming to enhance safety for students. This comes as approximately 55,000 vehicles reportedly pass stopped school buses annually across New York State.
The collaborative effort is a proactive measure against a problem bus drivers report seeing “far too often.” Officials emphasize that the initiative’s goal extends beyond issuing tickets, focusing instead on changing driver behavior to prevent potential tragedies. Even a single instance of a driver illegally passing a school bus is considered too many…