New traffic violations highlight school bus safety concerns

New traffic violations highlight school bus safety concerns

Charlottesville, VA An officer with the Albemarle County Police Department conducted proactive patrols on Thursday at approximately 8:40 a.m. in the vicinity of Proffit Road and Acadia Drive. The officer noticed a driver passing a stopped school bus while on duty.

The officer initiated a traffic stop and discovered that the vehicle had made contact with the stop arm of the bus. No students were boarding the bus, and there were no reported injuries.

Following the investigation, the officer charged the driver with misdemeanor hit-and-run and passing a stopped school bus. Albemarle County Police Department reminds the community of the dangers and legal ramifications of passing stopped school buses, especially during National School Bus Safety Week.

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