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District data show motorists illegally passing stopped school buses; district increases visibility, coordinates police enforcement
Summary
Bentonville School District transportation staff reported an increase in motorists illegally passing stopped school buses in PM routes and described technical limits for forwarding incidents to police (weather, blurry images, missing plates). The district added LED stop-arm extensions and coordinated targeted traffic enforcement with local police.
District transportation staff briefed the board on incidents of motorists illegally passing stopped school buses and on steps to reduce that behavior.
"In Arkansas, illegally passing a stopped school bus when flashing red lights are on is a serious offense," Dr. Don Hoover told the board, citing state law. He explained district reporting and video-review procedures: drivers hit an instant-report button, staff search and download video, and…
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