Waterford Police Issue Warning About Passing School Buses

Information via Waterford Police

WATERFORD, CT - We would again like to draw attention to the Connecticut School Bus Laws. Unfortunately there is an increasing trend of vehicles passing stopped school busses, which are picking up or dropping off children.

In the month of February alone Waterford bus drivers reported 77 incidents of vehicles passing their busses when the stop sign was out and the red lights were flashing. In Connecticut, it is illegal to pass a stopped school bus on any road INCLUDING on school grounds and parking lots (C.G.S. 14-279), the fine is $465.

Due to the increased number of incidents, today, the Waterford Police Department will begin a targeted enforcement campaign aimed at enforcing this law and keeping our children safe.