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This bill increases the minimum fine for failing to stop for a school bus from $250 to $1,000. Specifically, the legislation amends Section 29-A of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (MRSA), updating the penalty for drivers who do not stop when encountering a school bus. Under the current law, not stopping for a school bus is considered a Class E crime, and the bill maintains this classification while significantly raising the monetary penalty for the first offense. The fine increase from $250 to $1,000 aims to create a stronger deterrent for drivers who fail to stop when school buses are loading or unloading students, which is a critical safety measure to protect children. Additionally, the bill retains the existing provision of a mandatory 30-day driver's license suspension for a second offense within three years of the first violation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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