Stop for the school bus

There have been numerous complaints from the Westchester School District and other School Bus services that vehicles are traveling around Stopped School Busses that have the STOP ARM out and lights flashing while the busses are either loading or unloading children.

School Busses are equipped with video camera systems that record thus proving that vehicles are in violation of Illinois State Laws regarding very dangerous hazard to our Children’s safety.

The penalty for this violation is very stiff. If an Officer observes the violation and stops a car, issues a citation, the driver MUST appear in court and speak with the Judge. The Officer will give testimony stating that the vehicle and driver passed the School Bus. The Officer most likely will also have camera footage from the Police vehicle, body worn camera and the School Bus video that will all show the violation. A conviction in court will result in a suspension of your Driver’s License and a fine of at least $300.00 for the first offence, $1000.00 plus community service in the amount set by the Court for any violations after that.

If you are not stopped by an Officer at that time, you did not get away with it. The School Bus video system did capture footage of your violation and the registered owner of the vehicle will be receiving a notice and a fine which varies based on the amount of previous violations.

STOP for the School Bus!

It will only take a minute of your time. It’s not worth the safety of our Children.