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Flatbush Scoop · Oct 21, 2026

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Law enforcement agencies across New York State are conducting increased enforcement Wednesday as part of Operation Safe Stop, targeting motorists who illegally pass school buses with flashing red lights. Officers are following school buses and monitoring routes to catch violators. Drivers caught illegally passing a stopped school bus face fines of $250 to $400 for a first offense, five points on their license, and possible jail time. Officials estimate that approximately 50,000 vehicles illegally pass stopped school buses across New York each day.

Law enforcement agencies across New York State are conducting increased enforcement Wednesday as part of Operation Safe Stop, targeting motorists who illegally pass school buses with flashing red lights. Officers are following school buses and monitoring routes to catch violators. Drivers caught illegally passing a stopped school bus face fines of $250 to $400 for a first offense, five points on their license, and possible jail time. Officials estimate that approximately 50,000 vehicles illegally pass stopped school buses across New York each day.

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