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Milton police explain Georgia rules for stopping at school buses and penalties for passing
Summary
Officer Tidwell of the Milton Police Department summarized when motorists must stop for school buses in Georgia, described the median exception on multi-lane roads and warned that passing a stopped bus can carry fines up to $1,000 and six license points.
Officer Tidwell of the Milton Police Department told residents that Georgia law prohibits passing a stopped school bus and explained when motorists must stop and the penalties for noncompliance.
The clarification matters because stopping for buses is intended to protect children boarding or leaving school transportation. Officer Tidwell said motorists who ignore the rules face both safety risks and legal penalties.
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