Bill > SB00277

This bill proposes to modify existing Connecticut state law regarding penalties for illegally passing a school bus by increasing the license suspension periods for repeat offenders. Specifically, if a driver is caught passing a school bus a second time, they will now face a six-month suspension of their motor vehicle operator's license or nonresident operating privilege. For a third or subsequent offense, the license suspension will be extended to one year, in addition to any existing monetary fines. The purpose of these enhanced penalties is to improve child safety by creating stronger deterrents for drivers who do not stop when a school bus is loading or unloading passengers, which is a critical moment when children are most vulnerable to potential traffic-related accidents.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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