Drivers caught on camera ignoring school bus stop signs

Some local school districts have installed stop-arm cameras to identify drivers who put students at risk. At least 15 states have passed laws allowing for those cameras to lead to automatic citations. But Arizona is not one of them.

[@robinlee9272]

“This bus driver (May) have saved his life”. No, She definitely SAVED his life.

[@aristiaevron4824]

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[@that3869]

he wasnt gonna make it out in time to get hit + if he got hit its still very possible that he survives...

[@richardkarkada4790]

No he was gonna make it cause he was walking slow but still maybe not definitely

[@damagicpuff4202]

He wouldn't of died idiot

[@asmrmooncat]

@@aristiaevron4824 7

[@cheerstofamily8952]

The woman in Indiana that killed 3 kids only got 4 years... thats sad

[@chivomike04081992]

Sucks they didn't multiply that sentence by 100 Sometimes justice is never fairly served

[@gaius5901]

That is so sad. People who have done less have gotten way more time. The law system in America need a massive overhaul.

[@katielemmon2581]

If I had my way she would have gotten one year for each victim a hafe a year for each would or could have been victim and add all the ages for the victims to that pathetic 4 year sentence she got.

[@DarjeelingEnjoyer]

@@gaius5901 It's incredibly hard to just "remake the laws"

[@jdg6205]

Hope harassment is waiting

[@katiesaccount1]

I really don’t understand how some people are in a hurry, either leave home 20 minutes earlier or be late, there’s no need to cause accidents.

[@JoMcD21]

Probably because they flat out didn't know. Education systems are a joke. I wasn't even taught this as a teen driver. Personally, I hated driving because I knew I wasn't ready, but they still gave me a license. I practically had to teach myself everything I know today.

[@cool-yt1zq]

@@JoMcD21 “I practically had to teach myself everything I know today” yeah that’s life lmfao , no one’s responsible for teaching you common sense

[@JoMcD21]

@@cool-yt1zq Common sense would say don't give someone a license who isn't ready to drive.

[@cool-yt1zq]

@@JoMcD21 nah common sense says stop and go slow near a school zone or park and common sense also says stop when you see a stop sign 🤣🤣

[@cosmicreef5858]

Exactly. Being late will let you live another day instead of rushing to pass away early and to top it all of taking countless lives with you.

[@MrWacheez]

Give that bus driver a freakin medal… someone acknowledge her and tell her she is a hero and a living legend

[@CJalterr]

The person who killed the 3 kids should have gotten life tf

[@shartbossmaster]

YEAH! Like that's straight up murder and it was more than one person AND THEY WERE CHILDREN!

[@deadshotruby6667]

@@shartbossmaster It's technically not murder unless it can be proven that the person driving the car had the intent to kill. This probably falls under manslaughter, but the driver definitely deserves life in prison.

[@j0yt0yyy]

Or 40 years and license deducted

[@shadowfleetgaming8616]

Unfortunately, she only got 4 years in prison, 3 years on house arrest, and a 10-year license suspension. Got off way too easy for killing 3 children. She also had the audacity to appeal which was denied.

[@doomxprie]

@@pokochoco5931 No one was saying they were superior.

[@eveTmtz821]

I don't understand how people are willing to risk a CHILD'S life just to avoid a few minutes of waiting. When it comes to such a young life we should do everything we can to protect them.

[@miililly219]

Sad thing is it’s not even a few minutes, just seconds a bus comes down my road and the kids run off of it ready to go home.

[@xFANETORS]

yea f that

[@alisahammons9949]

I agree with you

[@Stopcommentingthesamecomments]

I think ppl arent paying attention its not malice

[@croissora]

Not even a few minutes-just seconds

[@KekoaRecruit]

One of my friends, who never got their driver's license nor has any interest in getting one, knows that if a bus is stopped with the signs out then you need to stop.

[@Robbedem]

Don't stop signs mean that you have to come to a stop, look and if it's clear, you can go?

[@elysharay1941]

While I understand citations via camera has been deemed “unconstitutional due to invasion of privacy” at stop lights, this is a completely different scenario. This isn’t about simply running a red light, speeding and other basic traffic violations. This is about common knowledge knowing damn well children are getting off the bus and walking directly into traffic. Some kids have to walk in front of the bus as their home isn’t on the same side as the door. Some kids are very young and have not developed the concept to always look for oncoming vehicles. I fully support more action taken to catch these drivers and not simply send a ticket, but to have more aggressive charges as I feel like more people wouldn’t want to risk catching a case. I personally knew someone who almost lost their 1st grader due to a driver in a hurry, intentionally sped by and passed the bus and hitting this child. The boy was thrown into the air, suffered a bad head injury and endured many broken bones but thankfully did not pass away. I’ve witnessed many drivers ignoring a bus stopping to unload children but, again, thankfully no child was hurt.

[@manlymcstud8588]

i agree, we can make an exception for this. i wish my bus had cameras, one that actually were quality and could catch the license plate. i also wish all my kids paid better attention -- it's actually my younger ones that follow these rules better simply because most of them are eager to please the authority figure. i say that, but my elementary students are english second language kids whose upbringing tends to be better than, ah, certain others. our routes are designed to pick up on the resident side as much as possible. they're also made by computers, so there's always something left to be desired in real life, so there's always some tweaking that needs to happen.

[@dominicklipari]

My district doesn't allow kids to cross the street The bus will drive by and turn around else where to drop the kid off on the correct side

[@manlymcstud8588]

@@dominicklipari i get the safety of that, but how utterly wasteful.

[@dominicklipari]

@@manlymcstud8588 desperate times call for desperate measures?

[@dominicklipari]

@@manlymcstud8588 also the "turn around" usually a big circle and they drop off other kids off on the way

[@tampaguy78]

All states should make this law...you run past a bus with lights...minimum 1000 fine and immediate license revoked!!! I dont even have kids and this pisses me off

[@MilkyWhite1]

The reason fines never work is because they aren't progressive. The fine should not be a set amount. If you make $200,000 a year, a $1,000 fine isn't going to hurt you at all.

[@vickyandersen8660]

A whole paycheck! Or even 2 paychecks!

[@itspatrickwayne]

Not just America too

[@AngieC623]

Agreed

[@blackfacehardon5163]

Please dont have any either

[@shadesofgrayshadesofgray2862]

WTF is wrong with people it only takes a second to stop I mean come on would you rather arrive somewhere a little late or would you rather kill or paralyze a kid and go to jail

[@blackfacehardon5163]

Um im not gonna be late gtfo the way

[@chrisk6668]

@@blackfacehardon5163 damn right. These kids are gonna have to learn to dodge traffic eventually. If I had time to stop for a school bus I would've had time to scrape more ice off of my windshield than a 2 inch by 2 inch square in the 1st place. They can't expect every driver to even see a school bus let alone stop for one. I got places to be.

[@GabyP17]

@@chrisk6668 lmaooooo you act like you’re so important you can’t even stop. It’s a law to stop at a stop sign, you ain’t got nowhere to be. Ignorant as hell! Taking someone’s life to rush to McDonald’s. Smh

[@chrisk6668]

@@GabyP17 obviously I wasnt serious. I was just rolling with the comment I replied to.

[@isaiahanderson7237]

@@GabyP17 I agree. Getting to a job on time is not more important than stopping for a school bus picking up kids . Heck don’t care what your boss says about that just stop and wait and tell your boss to F off and that you don’t want to hurt a child.

[@rubeehernandez9025]

I've almost been hit multiple times. Happened almost everyday my 8th grade year. Now going into 10th, I'm terrified of buses. I'm so happy my freshman year that my bus driver gets off the bus and will scream and yell at drivers for this BS.

[@idlehour]

This is literally the most important kind of stop sign.

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

And not the ones teaching pedestrians to *STOP,* L👀K and LISTEN??

[@saintshrooms9424]

Make the sign a massive pole so it just destroys someone’s car for putting a minors life at risk

[@GrimArtz_]

Lmaoo

[@BillGates-bg1wz]

Lol it should throw a whole barricade at the car

[@wall7103]

Actually not a bad idea.

[@HaLo2121x]

While that sounds good in theory, it's a bad decision. Cause now you are putting the driver and passengers at risk, and the one think USA is really well known for its suing for all the dumbest things. Regardless if it was their fault or not, and just on legal expenses alone, that would be too costly for the schools.

[@BillGates-bg1wz]

@@HaLo2121x dude its a joke not an assignment

[@idkanymore9838]

I've stopped for a school bus and people were literally going around me they DO. NOT. CARE. its sickening... it's like would you rather be late to work or kill a kid crossing the road..

[@x1e.3r]

YEAH I RATHER WALK THAN DRIVE(My parents drive me home)

[@lunarvision78]

I started putting my car over the line to keep people behind me from passing while stopped behind busses. I would much rather be rear ended than to watch a helpless child be hurt/killed from a careless driver.

[@chaysethebadger]

I've stopped in the middle of both lanes behind a bus to make sure no one passed. People have tried passing me. They gotta hit me before those kids tho

[@hotpotatoeshotpotatoes6221]

Same things happened to me. I even had someone lay on the horn behind me when I was stopped for a schoolbus.

[@x1e.3r]

@@chaysethebadger Wow as a child i thank you 🤩

[@mariosernak9404]

I say bring a bill to incriminate under the penal code since they decide to use their vehicle as a weapon.

[@Alice45894]

This should be taken just a seriously as drink driving

[@MsKPOPLOVEABLE]

It's literally only 5 seconds, wherever you're going is not that important.

[@Rlotpir1972]

Many just don't care and start flipping at buses.

[@thevarietykid686]

Sometimes it’s longer, it really depends how long it takes for kids to get on or off the bus, in some states you have to wait for the bus to resume motion so it could be 1 to 2 minutes in some cases. I don’t illegally pass stopped school buses and don’t think it’s ok to do so but for me I would be annoyed if I had to stop because I wouldn’t want to have stop from going 35 to 40 (or however fast I’m going) when I’m not even in the intersection, especially if I’m on the other side on a road with 4 or more lanes

[@MsKPOPLOVEABLE]

@@thevarietykid686 I know it can be longer, I wasn't using 5 seconds as the exact time limit for all bus stops like that. My point is that there's no reason for you to be passing a bus like that especially when they have their sign up. From what I know most buses have a set schedule so most people tend to know roughly when a bus is going to be somewhere. So I feel like you should either leave earlier or look for another way around. Those people are putting a child's life in danger and in the case some children have lost their lives because of people like that, but I do get what you're saying though.

[@MsKPOPLOVEABLE]

@@Rlotpir1972 And that's the sad thing about it all. Most don't care about anyone else but themselves.

[@chipchipdevil]

It is. Your kids are not special.

[@robertpash2178]

You know what I agree, we shouldn’t give tickets to people who pass the bus. We should arrest them and then give the a ticket after jail.

[@robertpash2178]

@@user-cb1ln8vc8d lol rip

[@robertpash2178]

@@user-cb1ln8vc8d you saw nothing 👀👀

[@FaerieSweetener]

I disagree with you unless someone is killed other then that I think a ticket is fine

[@gtd1783]

@@FaerieSweetener give those oxygen thieves a reason not to pass a bus for no reason

[@FaerieSweetener]

@@gtd1783 Honestly some drivers are careless but if they needed to speed for a reason then I wouldn't get mad

[@underratedcritic1983]

I’m a school bus driver myself and I always keep my eyes peeled for other cars whenever I’m at a child’s stop

[@redghost3170]

If law makers were worried about it the penalty would be a minimum of 30 days in jail and a large fine.

[@irishman2770]

People are disgusting. 3 poor children killed simply because some impatient monster couldn't wait a minute or 2.

[@thissuckslmao]

Not even a minute, like 20 seconds.

[@britonk]

The person needs life in prison

[@XLSmokie]

got to love this country, were nobody cares about other people and people are prepared to run over children just to save 30 seconds of their time. keep in mind, nobodies 30 seconds is worth the life of 3 children.

[@Pastinaca78]

@@GameRunnerd its a thing people said when innocent beings get misfurtune like getting killed they could be more rich than elon musk

[@britonk]

@@GameRunnerd Do you have braincells?

[@YourFavoriteKandie]

One of my middle school bus drivers used to be write down every licensed plate that passed her down, like she was on a hunt 😂

[@moresitobrito5261]

OMG 😂😂

[@cartoonexpert8764]

That's amazing imagine if these lunatics did this one day and killed a child.

[@daniellen8573]

Same with my old bus driver

[@anandr1385]

There’s people who care even when you think there’s no one that does

[@IWasFirst]

My bus driver did that too. He would take those notices to police, and one my friend’s dad was the driver who passed (even though his son rode the bus everyday, and he knew it was dangerous since it was a spot where most kids got off the bus) and he later got a ticket for it.

[@lindasheffield5437]

In 1974 I was hit by a driver that did not stop while I stepped off the school bus. Hit me and almost killed me. True story. I am now 59 and have had to live with the life long pain that is now a disability and I can't get help from anyone. It's a shame!

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

Were you taught to cross the road safely? More significantly, have you taught *_others_* how to cross the road safely?? 50 years... it's a long time to reflect and act positively on an experience...

[@RafTheDude]

​@letsdiscussitoversometea8479 Why is it the responsibility of a young individual to remind an adult not to cross a stop sign and red flashing lights? The question is best directed at people operating 3,000 pound machines. "Were you ever taught to watch out for young kids at a bus with a stop sign and flashing lights?" I swear, pedestrian blaming in America is sickening.

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

@@RafTheDude well, I'm not in the USA - I'm from the UK. In this country, we have what's known as the "Green Cross Code". It's a set of instructions that children are generally taught at a very young age for how to cross the road safely. I was 6 when I was taught how to cross the road using this method. I was given an audio cassette by my mother containing a "story" of a boy who was very carefree about crossing the road, and very nearly ends up being hit by a passing car. When I was around either 14 or 15, I irresponsibly (though in my defence without clarity) crossed the road in front of a bus I'd just gotten off. The next thing I knew, there was the front end of a silver Honda Accord charging right at me. I think I ended up with my hands on the bonnet - that's how close it was. From that point on, I said to myself "Right. I'm going to cross BEHIND the bus from now on." That's never changed. At no time did it ever ONCE cross my mind, that the driver was in any way at fault for his (or her - I've always assumed it was a man) actions. To have expectations of other road users is *extremely* foolish under any circumstances. One further other reason for this, is the possibility of manufacturer error of the vehicles themselves. A documentary on KZbin called "The Quality Connection", produced by British Leyland, shows the types of accidents that can occur anywhere in the construction process if a car. Attributing "blame" for something entirely unpreventable is an element I suspect you're not really prepared to contend with. This is why being responsible for one's own actions is crucial. I imagine countries such as Japan are even more adherent to pedestrian responsibility. The idea of "blame" simply isn't something I concern myself with - genuine common sense on the other hand...

[@NastyNoble]

Big acknowledgement to the bus driver for being alert and preventing that kid from being hurt. She could've easily been complacent. Outstanding Job ma'am, whoever you are!!!

[@TampaTec]

bus stop sign cams nationwide. 🛑 if it saves lives I support that.

[@radbunnie2297]

Same

[@connorengel1781]

@Bowhunters i like that thats a good idea

[@leonkeely3742]

This. In my state it was ILLEGAL until recently due to "privacy concerns" idiots

[@darylejohlmor7511]

Cameras in other areas are already causing issues. they dont work. we need our police to start monitoring this and issuing tickets. Look up toll road camera issues and look up speeding canera issues. they dont work.

[@pvern78]

No more driving, fast food, and mandated exercise. If it saves lives you support that.

[@selenabelmares4236]

That poor Mother who lost 3 of her babies ALL at once...I just couldn't imagine nor would I want to! God, my heart goes out to her and her family.

[@CrunchWrpSUPREME]

How about a rocket that launches from the bus when someone runs the arm

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

And the woman that hit the children only spent 2 years in prison and still doesn't acknowledge she did anything wrong.

[@selenabelmares4236]

@@IDiggPattyMayonnaise 2 yrs?! Wow...now that's a huge smack in the face! Smfh

[@zeenom2794]

​@@CrunchWrpSUPREME i love it 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@danelfernandez6571]

@@selenabelmares4236 "Equality"

[@barryhernandez6428]

They should confiscate the vehicle and revoke the driver's license for life.

[@jensz9360]

YEah and MANDATORY 60 days in jail to cool them off.

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

Well it's just as well then my automobile isn't registered and doesn't bear number plates. And I don't stand under claims of authority by other human beings over me. Guess that means you'll have to *teach* YOUR OWN CHILD how to cross the road safely. Yes? No?? Escalate it to the point that it still remains a "Me" problem??? What are you going to do next?

[@TheeEllanore]

Can't imagine that mother who lost all 3 kids in 1 shot-

[@Gamer_Mama_0611]

Omg I could not imagine being a mother and losing 3 of my children. All that loss at once. All those memories 😢

[@eliadore7003]

Yeah, you can't heal from that... I pray for her

[@God_of_pain_2.0]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺😩😩😩😭😭😭😭

[@Maki-00]

I’d feel like they might as well just kill me too! 😢

[@1dallasstarsfan]

I would have to locked up

[@asvpgordo]

Can someone post the video link

[@StefanVeenstra]

First time a fine. Repeating offenders should be registered and their license revoked for life.

[@001looker]

keep dreaming

[@longnose7263]

@@001looker keep risking kids lives

[@WesternSouthDakotaRailfan2006]

Stephen Sullivan watch it potty mouth

[@LittleJerryFan92]

Michael Lawn I’m going to make the assumption you hate kids.

[@chrisk6668]

@@LittleJerryFan92 I guess it really is true what they say about assuming. Do you really think that if someone isnt completely on board with a lifetime ban on driving for a 2nd driving offense or even if they are but know damn well it will never happen that they must hate children? Because that is a completely assinine conclusion to come too.

[@gurabito100]

Perfect,security procedures and teach the Drivers the way they have to conduct when they see the School Bus with the Stop and Red light show us. GREAT ACTION.

[@mileyrocks852]

Those 3 kids were just coming home from school. Being kids. And they died for no reason.

[@jordanbutler3422]

You’ll become a fan of cameras when it’s your child being killed or hit by a careless irresponsible wreck less driver !! Jail those idiots for 30 days for doing it! It might save a child’s life !

[@SoCalJellybean]

Right?! That guy’s a moron, btw; “I’m not a fan of cameras and ticketing people, BUT something needs to be done...” Dude, that IS something being done. 🙄

[@chaysethebadger]

@@SoCalJellybean "I'm not a fan of consequences, we need something that could stop people from doing bad things"

[@matthewstaffordsburner1040]

@@SoCalJellybean Let's not name call

[@ayowhat6139]

Ayo 30 days ma g?

[@stphilomena911]

Go further, take their license away.

[@christophercastillo9083]

Even tho I’m 15 I completely agree in making this a law there’s so many idiots that don’t deserve to drive

[@mgkest19xxcle80]

@Lster S - What? This person is saying he supports that we need a law to stop illegal passing. What are you talking about?

[@mgkest19xxcle80]

@Lster S - Oh okay. Sorry I misunderstood your original comment.

[@bourairallami2359]

@Lster S you know they should still stop-.. either way they will be moving so they might get hit

[@kikialeaki1850]

@Lster S yes, because every single kid coming off that bus is going to stay on the side they were dropped off and not ever need to cross the street. Stopping traffic to prevent dangerous situations is not unnecessary.

[@samking7916]

@Lster S you're delusional

[@walenawellness6449]

Sending PRAYERS UP for the mother who lost her kids🛐smh...this is so sad!

[@jacobstowe2]

When I went to school. Children unloaded onto the side walk as a group. They proceeded to the nearest crosswalk. Then crossed within a designated pedestrian zone. Where motorists expected to see pedestrian travel. We didn't stop traffic at random locations and half heartedly attempt to create a safe crossing zone in between the actual designated crosswalks that typically have traffic slowing for stop signs, stop lights, other vehicles, ect.... no we force children to cross in the open traveling zones of the roads. THEY ARENT EVEN ALOUD TO WALK TO A CROSSWALK BECAUSE OF POLICY. CHILDREN FORCED TO CROSS UNSAFE ZONES FOR PEDESTRIANS.

[@jocelyn248]

Policy? What policy?

[@KaeZooRoo]

Sidewalks, crosswalks and "designated pedestrian zones" do not exist in a lot of places school buses have to go.

[@Shelbyville_TN_lover]

Another example of the “it’s all about ME” world we live in.

[@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech]

It's America. This is the main foundation of the culture. Billionaires want it like this. They dont want programs that benefit the majority. Programs like the social credit system that china implemented would reduce selfish behavior. American wealthy don't want that, they love a country where their selfishness can give them advantages.

[@kennymarket2428]

@@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech I live in the UK and it’s the same.

[@gabsolej9802]

Yh, 😔

[@Shelbyville_TN_lover]

@@kennymarket2428 Ugh I'm disappointed to read it's happening elsewhere too. :(

[@Shelbyville_TN_lover]

@@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech Could not agree more!

[@gdbriot1162]

I had a woman get mad at me for stopping for a bus, laid on the horn multiple times, passed me while laying on the gas and yelling at me, almost taking out a kiddo, and then promptly pulled over by the officer on the other side of the bus she couldn’t see. My husband did a Nelson laugh as we drove by, cop smiled. Sweet, sweet karma.

[@lifranberry2195]

I’m glad she was pulled over

[@gdbriot1162]

@RECKLEZZ Oh no, was the kiddo ok?

[@gdbriot1162]

@RECKLEZZ I hope somebody got the person’s license plate. Poor kiddo. It’s sad really, people used to look out for each other now everybody’s so selfish they can’t even pay attention to what they’re doing.

[@LNCGG]

@RECKLEZZ your city ain’t cool your city is stupid and you are too can’t change my mind

[@starre36midnight36]

Indeed! Sweet! Thats what I loved about riding a school bus too. Sweet Instant Karma! I wonder how much was his ticket? Probably about $360! Did you ever find out from your husband? LOL! SM

[@AsianPersuation24x7]

ok lets vote to equip school buses with spike strips lol

[@justabloke7222]

This infuriates so much because there is just TOO MANY drivers like this not just near schools, but at stoplights and stop intersections. I walk to my part time job since it’s close by and almost every time I cross the street at a stoplight and im halfway there, there’s always a car that makes a turn hoping they can go by before I finish crossing. I’ve had a handful of times where a car passes and i’m literally a foot away from it and could possibly get hit with the side mirrors in the face. This is unacceptable. Pedestrians will ALWAYS have the right-of-way.

[@ericdavis4758]

I almost died getting on a school bus because of people like this

[@LittleCart]

Glad to hear that you didn't fall victim to these idiots' driving abilities.

[@flurqytingz1260]

Same I was walking past with my friend and a car just zoomed by there was like 3 cars waiting but the one passed those cars and almost hit us but we just ran

[@kaylyn2198]

I didn't have a situation quite that bad but one car didn't stop and gave us all a scare. My stop is right on the side of one of the busiest roads and one of my drivers once asked the school board to move the stop since it was dangerous but they ignored him and fired him. I'm really mad that they did that because it is quite possible someone is going to get hit on that stop one day.

[@kasmith54]

Same my bus driver had to call the police once just so i could cross the street.

[@sticks_studiosHQ]

People don’t do that here in Florida I’ve never seen anyone does it here I’m quite surprised

[@meowmerrr]

"You put a child's life at risk and potentially could've killed them." "Here's a citation." 😐😐😐

[@DisturbedArcher]

should be jail time.

[@JoMcD21]

Should have a more strict driver's education system. Licenses are far too easy to get a hold of.

[@layedbackthomas]

@@JoMcD21 Is this supposed to make sense?

[@JoMcD21]

@@layedbackthomas My bad *Driver's education Lol, I see why that was confusing now 😅

[@layedbackthomas]

@@JoMcD21 All good haha. I thought you were trying to go at the kids or something lol.

[@69aids420]

i made this mistake on accident in a neighborhood after a long day. will never again i felt so guilty after realizing. didn’t even care about the fine or ticket

[@seanmuffin1461]

I’ve seen a car not only not listening to the stop sign for school busses but go into the oncoming lane passing the pickup line in front of the actual school coming uncomfortably close to hitting a girl crossing the street. It was a small town so it didn’t take 45 minutes for a cop to show up and I do believe he ended up getting a ticket

[@donutreligion2979]

If someone ever says they "didn't know" is full of horse crap. That's the first question on the driver's license test that they bought and didn't earn.

[@SOU6900]

And how do you not see a big yellow school bus anyway?

[@donutreligion2979]

@@SOU6900 If that's the case, they should have been very familiar with riding the short bus.

[@user-kg6pr1iv4i]

@@donutreligion2979 Don't insult autistic people for something they can't change and didn't ask for. Insult the people ignoring laws, and killing kids.

[@supergoodadvice853]

@@user-kg6pr1iv4i He didn't mention autism at all. Why do you assume people with autism ride the short bus?

[@chaysethebadger]

@@user-kg6pr1iv4i where I'm from the problem kids that are on probation usually ride the short bus :/ tho the other kids ride different buses

[@gentrytwistory]

“I’m not a fan of cameras and tickets, but something needs to be done about this.” Geez, dude. Then what do you suggest?

[@josh3326]

What an idiot. He must be thinking, Did I really say that on camera?

[@MasterMayhem78]

In my opinion cameras aren’t the answer. I believe bus drivers need to get out, stop traffic and assist the children across the road like they did before these “stop arms”.

[@andnichole]

@@MasterMayhem78 bus drivers can’t get out and help especially if there are students still on the bus waiting to go to the next spot to get dropped off. And schools certainly don’t have enough funding for extra aides on the bus to do what you suggest.

[@KillTheCupcakes]

Clearly he just wants drivers to stop on their own bc he has no other idea that actually works lol

[@Thisissilly222]

@@MasterMayhem78 you can’t get out if there’s still students on the bus. Your suggestion is just plain stupid.

[@davelowets]

When I went to school in the 1980s, we waited for cars, we didn't just blatantly walk out in front of traffic and hope it would stop.

[@queensouth627]

My friend works at a school and he used to be a crossing guard after 3 months he quit. He had parents cuss and scream at him because they didn't like what he was instructing him them to do. He had parents drive up into the driveway on their cell phones not paying attention where kids could walk out in front of their car and he was told he couldn't say anything to them? He would stand in the middle of the road with a stop sign being held up and he would keep walking closer to the lane as the people literally would drive around him and he got fed up and said no more.

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

Many years ago, I was driving a fully loaded 3/4 ton truck down a VERY steep hill. I was geared down and only going about 25 mph. I came around the corner and just KNEW the bus was going to stop and let kids off. Sure enough, the sign came out and lights started flashing. This was WAY before anti-lock brakes and all four wheels were locked was I tried to stop and laid on the horn. I remember being so scared I would hit a kid. I was looking for where to put the truck (the ditch was starting to look very good) when the driver retracted the sign and waved me through. I stopped anyway, with about 10 feet to spare. And then waited for the kids to cross. The driver yelled through he window "Nice stop. That had both of us cringing...". I still cannot believe how many people just do not care. Drivers are trained to spot these conditions and hold the kids back. They have a tough job, we do not have to make it more difficult. This driver was on top of things. Totally awesome.

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

I like this story.

[@armmra75]

Iv seen a video of a school in New York and the kids were getting off the bus to go into school, and this is like an elementary school as well, and the driver just couldn't wait so he drove up on the sidewalk where to kids were walking into school and almost hit a few of em as well. It just blew my mind

[@silasthetomato]

Nice move and yeah people should be more attentive to school buses... It's not fair for the kids to die or get hurt cuz of some idiots who drive fast

[@AZ-ms6if]

At least you laid on the horn to give warning, so the driver knew you were coming and likely were having trouble. That's more then I can say for the 4 times I've nearly been hit and run over.

[@stoobydoobydoo]

Well if you just knew the bus driver was going to stop you should have listened to your gut and started slowing down right then and there. Glad everyone was okay.

[@boogywoogy2135]

As a student who has almost been hit 3 times getting on and off the bus, I think we should arrest these people who don't stop!

[@Iwant-truth]

I agree

[@kb6894]

Not happening.

[@darkstorminc]

Fine them 10% of their annual income per infraction and they will stop lol

[@arielperez3613]

The thing is, There’s too many people doing it

[@flummoxedcurmudgeon680]

@@arielperez3613 that means there are too many people driving, that shouldn't be driving

[@Ronldbx6]

My goodness, the bus drivers is a Guardian Angel!

[@Indi0Indi]

What a sweet driver ❤❤❤

[@uswish.]

The buses should just stop in the middle of the road so there’s no room for cars to pass by

[@pi-jichuu6347]

In my area they actually park diagonal in the road.

[@brandyanderson3522]

Unfortunately, that still won't stop some people. I saw a KZbin video of drives going up on sidewalks to get around school busses

[@javonworkman8170]

Me lil sisters bus driver used to do that

[@polly8953]

In Texas they do send citations I got one no I didn’t do it on purpose I was literally next to the bus when it started slowing down which of course caused me to pass the light. I paid my ticket and am more careful since then…. But I don’t see people speeding and ignoring the stop sign. At least not that often. They need to give citations, community service or something

[@foxtrotnine2504]

That’s actually brilliant

[@warrenwilson720]

It's really infuriating to see that still happening. It was a problem when I was a kid and I had a couple of close calls myself. Make the penalty for failing to stop very severe, like say losing your license for a year or something, and I bet the incident numbers go way down

[@jaimeb6873]

We’re way too lenient in America when it comes to things like this and licenses are way too easy to obtain

[@warrenwilson720]

@@jaimeb6873 I agree! It should be like it is in some European countries and be required to complete a professional driving school and we need to make the penalties for some infractions super extreme!

[@jackmagnium6115]

@@warrenwilson720 then again you know what they say. look both ways and wait for traffic to pass. stop signs garantee nothing. dont take anything for granted and rely on your knowledge.

[@RyomenSukuna794]

I am thankful I don’t live near traffic when I was on the bus a car almost hit me full speed because she was on her phone

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

@@warrenwilson720 Wait what, Americans don't need to complete a driving school course before taking the test?

[@theyeagers3088]

As an Indiana mother we are sick of these dangerous drivers. Next time I see one I'm reporting them to the police. If you see a bus stopping, you need to stop.

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

You're what they call a "grass". Suppose I fail to justify myself to whomever it is that you report me to - what happens then?

[@rainforestrc767]

Stop arm should be about 20’ long with flashing lights and larger stop sign. The longer arm could fold down the side of the bus and hinge out.

[@firepelt3180]

"Did u take the driving test?" "Yeah, why?" "Did u forget everything you're supposed to do on the road after getting your license?" "Yeah, why?"

[@FlabbyTabby]

"We're supposed to stop behind a school bus?" "We're supposed to stop at stop signs?" "We're supposed to turn wheel inwards/outwards when parking on a slope?"

[@SArtisto1]

"normally we'd require you to take a vision test and a written test to renew your license but it's been waved due to Covid" the DMV lady said to me 2 days ago

[@Zoe-ge5id]

@@SArtisto1 Omg seriously!? Thats terrible! Gosh it frightens me how many unqualified drivers we have on the road

[@swaggadash9017]

Americans can't drive on the correct side of the road, you expect them to understand a four letter word?

[@justabloke7222]

Pretty much 80% of the licensed population

[@kendellfriend5558]

I’ve personally ALWAYS stopped at the bus sign because it was taught in drivers Ed. That’s even worse than running a red light.

[@sisibarbour2378]

You're suppose to anyway

[@BrokenLifeCycle]

They need to up the penalty for this crap. Lose driver license for ten years MINIMUM. If caught on the road again, they go to jail for the same amount of time. If they hit anyone, it's straight up murder or attempted murder, not manslaughter or accident of any downplaying level. You had to consciously choose to pass a stopped bus which resulted in death or injury.

[@calamity0.o]

Those friendly reminders in the mail are as useful as thoughts and prayers...

[@alexidejesus7781]

A friendly reminder wow. They wont get a friendly anything if they hit my kid running a bus stop.

[@rhuttrho88]

Your kid dosen't look both ways before crossing any street? Do we need to call child protective services since you clearly don't know how to properly raise children!! 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@epicgirl9656]

Yep and also kids who walk home like many times I've almost been hit because some girl told me I could past so I was doing that then some guy got made and TRIED HITTING ME lucky I boo ganged it before he could

[@newbeginning9112]

You're not going to do nothing. just make another kid

[@alexidejesus7781]

@@newbeginning9112 lmaoo yea ok. I wont bother trying to convince some random on youtube other wise 🤣🤣

[@alexidejesus7781]

@@tenebrosia9755 some people like the person who first commented lack common sense. Please do call a social worker saying the parents should be looked into because an adult blew a stop sign and injured or killed them. The social worker would probably send mental health to anybody who thinks it was the parents fault 😂

[@kevinpalmer9756]

Instead of issuing a ticket, how about mandatory jail time and loss of driver's license for a number of years.

[@goCubsgo102]

Lol no

[@novacyther7677]

that may be extreme but i agree give them harsher punishments so they dont do it again maybe a mandatory retake of the drivers test too

[@xxsumixxtrax8159]

@@novacyther7677, extreme? You’re just as much as an idiot as the guy in the video!

[@mikkihesson3509]

@@xxsumixxtrax8159 that IS too extreme. it is the best idea ive heard in a while, to get cameras to give out tickets for this. but mistakes happen with cameras, and those red light cameras have been known to give tickets out to PARKED CARS they register on the sides of the road. mistakes are costly, and take a lot of time to resolve. get THOUSANDS of moving cameras on the streets in america and mistakes are going to skyrocket. its easier to deal with a small mistake like a ticket than to fix something big like someone being arrested later and having to reinstate a drivers licence that was wrongfully revoked (and more than likely wrongful arrest lawsuits galore) after their car was mistakenly captured when NOT doing anything wrong. courthouses would be SWAMPED forevermore. the paperwork alone for ONE case like that would be wretched! let alone thousands every day, bc like i said a moving camera is going to be more difficult to deal with than a motionless red light camera. these cameras arent being looked at by a human unless someone reports a dispute against the ticket. its all automatic. they get your licence plate on camera, ticket is automatically mailed to you. imagine thousands of automatic warrants issued for arrests in these cases. geeze. this is what judges are for, to judge things on a case by case basis if someone DID do something horrendous and needs to be arrested. a $350-$500 ticket and youll think twice before running past a bus again. theres no reason to have such harsh consequences if something else is effective in lowering the number of instances. you cant impose overly harsh or inhumane treatments when the punishment doesnt fit the crime. what would be next? jail time for running a stop sign? or for jaywalking? both of those infractions can be extremely dangerous as well. that is just a point, use your brain before replying something snarky to this to anyone reading this comment as if i were lessening the impact of driving past a bus in comparison to jaywalking.

[@novacyther7677]

@@xxsumixxtrax8159 Late, but I am NOT an idiot; Jail is too serious and only should apply on serious topics. This topic is still serious but not to the point you need a trial. (car crashes and accidents aside)

[@mrktz]

When I was in elementary, the younger brother of my classmate died after getting hit by a car's side mirror. The car was going so fast that the mirror ripped off.

[@dominicfrost8627]

But we can get tickets in the mail for running red lights but not letting kids at risk!!!! This makes as much sense as a headless chicken.

[@cynthiapage9326]

I’m a school bus driver in Utah, I drive little kids, people pass me all the time . I don’t let my kids cross the street until every car has stoped. I had a snow plow almost hit 2 little boys in front of their mom. This is totally unacceptable, these people need to be held accountable.

[@lelaweber47]

It’s a literal traffic law... why are these people given licenses when they don’t even know all of their traffic laws :((( in Canada they have significantly less traffic deaths because they have do such rigorous testing on drivers before they are licensed.

[@loply9724]

I wish driving was taken more seriously here in the states. I get so sick of people being bad drivers when so many people die each year in accidents.

[@HELL0NESSA]

There are tons of traffic laws that people ignore every day. Speeding, no u-turn, stopping at red lights, stopping at stop signs, no turning right on red, yielding, no parking in red zones. And yet...

[@zx8zk]

@@HELL0NESSA those exact people are bound to get into crashes

[@Desertime]

Idk I saw a video about a guy getting a driver's license in the US and it seemed ridiculously easy. That may be a thing to change

[@michaelmartin8337]

"liberals" DON'T GIVE NO !@#$S - also California gives out licenses like puffy stickers - no se hicieron preguntas

[@dwayneharris910]

Just my opinion, but anyone who willfully endangers the life of a child needs more than just a ticket i.e. suspended license and jail time.

[@l3xi293]

I’ve had my bus driver do that before too . He was a good man . I can’t believe some people are in such a hurry that they would run over a CHILD

[@Mrsmissie]

Glad the young boy was safe. That was heartbreaking to hear of the three young children that lost there life my heart goes out to the parents.

[@chaesoolili]

imagining being dumb and not waiting for 5 secs to end up being in jail for 15 years

[@leslieflores558]

more like 4 years

[@Venus-zi3vo]

yup, for 3 lives. imagine just one?

[@kimberlyvillanueva25]

15 would been better than 3? She got a year for every kid she killed.

[@TexasGTO]

That woman that killed 3 kids got 4 years.

[@kimberlyvillanueva25]

@@cscn_3465 no way do I agree, 3 innocents life’s were lost for someone’s irresponsibility. The original comment said something like “imagine getting 15 years in prison for not waiting”, and I believe the lady only received 3-4 years of sentence, so I was trying to say even 15 years would have been better than 3. And if she did get 3-4 years it’s basically almost 1 year per kid she killed, that’s how much the lives of these children were to whoever made the sentence. Sadly, because like you mention, the pain the parents will have, will be eternal for them, and the lady who ran them over will get a chance to start over once she’s out of prison.

[@CatEarsAndChaos_]

My sons school bus driver made the arm of the stop sign extra long so if people passed they would probably scratch their cars. It goes about half way across the other side of the road and unless it’s a wide area you more than likely won’t get passed it. I think all busses should do this.

[@GnatLikeThBug]

i have such bad anxiety with this, I've almost been hit several times so when i have to cross in front of the bus i just have this natural instincts to look before i actually cross even tho the bus has the stop sign out

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

So why don't you do what most people do, and cross *behind* the bus?? Or failing that, wait for it to move off (or even a few feet ahead) before crossing the road behind it??

[@alexrios7051]

I’m a school bus driver and I can certainly tell you this happens pretty much every day. It is very dangerous and very frustrating to see. Love to see when the drivers get caught by a cop.

[@bharatchandranalluri7338]

Your country is dumb enough to keep exit of the bus into the road rather than towards sidewalk.....ignorants

[@TheAmazingCatman]

Thank you for your service.

[@manlymcstud8588]

i've yet to see one get busted for blowing my bus off. all i can do is blow my horn and if they look at me be like, 'wtf?!' i have three stops that are confusing to drivers, so i get those. one of those i don't even know the rules on, the other two are debatable. it's not like every situation is in the books. those don't have any crossers so i don't get bent out of shape on those. i also wish these laws were uniform across every state.

[@NewPhone-bs7mt]

What happend to looking both ways b4 crossing?

[@manlymcstud8588]

@@NewPhone-bs7mt smart phones don't help. i tell them all the time to look both ways, some do, some don't. every time a car blows me off i remind them that's why you look both ways. you can't get it through some kids' heads.

[@KC_Smooth]

A car passed my bus driver in my development while he was letting kids out, and after the last kid got off, he whipped that bus around and followed the guy to his house. Got his listened plate and left. We were all cheering. 😂😂😂

[@jamesdukes1869]

Woah but hey people always say bus drivers cause accidents but the biggest dumbasses on the road is cars i repeat cars not busses but the news makes bus Drivers look like bad drivers and its stupid plus I remember one year a van ran into our bus and the bus was completely stopped

[@001looker]

I would give your drive a nice middle finger being nothing will happen to me if i was that driver.

[@PANZERFAUST90]

license*

[@lathafalls7675]

Good

[@lathafalls7675]

@@PANZERFAUST90 Who cares how KC spells it ok

[@bennybowers3937]

Make it a felony to run a stop sign on a bus with jail time

[@NaBu972]

There have been multiple occasions where cars even go around my bus to try and get passed it while I cross. It’s a real problem that really needs to be stopped.

[@notyouraccount7497]

When the stop signs come out, so should spike strips

[@jimpikx7818]

YASSSSS

[@notyouraccount7497]

@@user-fh2uk5xc5h Only if they were going ridiculous speeds. Other than that, it would only make them stop. Plus it would make people think twice before passing a stopped bus.

[@squirlking2]

What if your going the opposite direction and your already past the buses bumper? Its too late to safely stop. The kids are not at the door yet.

[@Monkforilla]

@@user-fh2uk5xc5h I think he was joking

[@notyouraccount7497]

@@squirlking2You know the lights come on before the stop sign comes out to make sure you have time to stop safely right...🙄 I sure hope you pay attention on the roads better. I had a friend killed back in grade 9 from someone speeding passed a stopped bus 😔

[@lewisdixon6203]

Install longer stop arms, 6 to 10 feet arms like those at railroads crossing.

[@kuldeepkgill77]

There still stupid people they don’t care long Arm

[@juliaithinal4835]

There’s a fee if you break through the barriers.

[@SickNate]

Exactly. Railroad style arm with police style strobes on it!

[@IowaKim]

Yes!!! and put it on a big spring, so if they hit it, it will scratch down the side of their car and not break off.

[@GoodVibes-ie7vx]

Yep those signs are to short .

[@nosferatu6385]

This really angers me how selfish people can be. Those drivers needs some serious jail time for putting a kids life in danger. That bus driver deserves a raise.

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

You Americans are beneath contempt, do you know that? Interfering in *_other_* peoples' lives as though you're entitled to pass judgment on *_them,_* but not focus on your *_own_* standards. You never know - one day, those children might end up just like you! 😃 Wouldn't that be nice??

[@manderschannel2275]

A friendly first time pass could be a very first fatality.

[@TheSuperdog2010]

I don't live in the US but I think if someone is caught on camera doing this, nevermind a citation, they should automatically have their license revoked for however many months.

[@georgehill3087]

Impound their cars and revoke their licenses would be better. That way they can't go rent a car either.

[@darkstorminc]

It won't really stop it though as the person driving may not be the owner. Impounding the car though is a good idea. If the owner wasn't the driver then they will be pissed at whoever borrowed the car. It's the same for red light cameras, they only capture the tag and not who is driving.

[@randomname528]

I don’t get why the buses don’t just pull over to the sidewalk/pavement like the rest of world with common sense do

[@DarthRambo007]

@@randomname528 buses deliver kids to residential areas and most are built different so it's not a possibility in all circumstances

[@justabloke7222]

@@randomname528 did you even watch the video? When kids get off the bus, some of them will decide to cross the street right then and there. It’s acceptable because there NOW IS a stop sign which is the bus stop sign. Anyone who has a driver’s license know that *pedestrians always have the right-of-way*

[@mollago]

A flamethrower that spits fire across the oncoming lane would certainly deter drivers from passing and could be a viable solution

[@user-kn1rg2br4h]

Kids will get toasted.

[@aflanigan9578]

@@user-kn1rg2br4h It’s a joke 😂

[@anonymoususer3076]

spike strips would be more effective

[@mollago]

@@anonymoususer3076 I like that idea. Possibly an alligator pit also

[@anonymoususer3076]

@@mollago that would be kinda hard to construct but it could work

[@surp4699]

I went past a bus once he was coming up the hill and I couldn’t tell he was slowing down I don’t think he had the stop sign up but I still felt terrible about it

[@aislebasile]

3 babies lost? I cried thinking about the poor parents. Such senseless tragedy

[@whospilledmybeans]

Same people who don’t let ambulances pass do this, every buss needs these cameras

[@babylov3r]

those drivers didn’t deserve a license

[@babylov3r]

@Lster S because they ignore student’s safety. what if they hit their own kids and die at scene then by that time they regret its already too late

[@babylov3r]

@Lster S but in my country every driver always slow down when see school bus stop at roadside because we know students sure will go across the road. we never had any accidents like what happen in us. In my whole life i only saw only 2 case in news. if accident like what happen is us everytime in my country the driver will pay a price for it. Up to 15 years jail sentences, fined and revoked the license for life.

[@skywings7528]

@Lster S I think your one of them

[@michaelmartin8337]

Or vote

[@zelrius8714]

@Lster S you must be a driver shown in the video then lmao. There’s a literal stop sign on the bus...every car should be stopping. That’s why kids just get on/off the bus quickly without looking sometimes because it’s assumed that cars stop for the bus. Even if the kids look both ways, it’s possible a car could still go by🤦‍♀️. And not all buses stop beside the sidewalk, I’ve seen kids crossing the street. You see cars yielding for pedestrians going across the street, it’s the same thing for a bus with LITTLE KIDS, except there’s a literal stop sign. If you wanna risk killing KIDS then that’s on you 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦‍♀️I hope you ain’t driving around with that thought.

[@hofx666]

A letter? A friggin letter? Screw that. Heavy fine and a day in jail.

[@user-ft6wo8rs5g]

Put these people in jail.

[@HurricaneHusky]

Put a secondary crossing arm (like the one on the front of school busses) that opens up in the lane next to the drivers side, that way oncoming traffic literally has to stop or it'll hit a metal bar.

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

Like the 11’-8” bridge? Aka the can opener.

[@linam9237]

That’s a great idea

[@lorelein7854]

Exactly!!!

[@danielmerrick5290]

Yes with huge metal spikes facing the cars.

[@Superman37891]

@@danielmerrick5290 I don’t think that’s necessary. Drivers will have enough injuries with a metal bar collision to teach them a lesson for good. Also, the metal bar itself is dangerous enough and all spikes will do is increase the risk of bodily harm.

[@thunderbolt_blitz]

every kid after school "please end my suffering" Dumb drivers: _With pleasure_

[@nandafaiqfadhlurrahman2144]

Ooo thats.... thats dark

[@OasisTrain]

Yeah school is pretty long and boring sometimes and you just want it to end.

[@corstang3312]

Dark humor

[@xiao7320]

I-

[@beautifuladonay8798]

@@nandafaiqfadhlurrahman2144 2021 needs to get better ..

[@timholla7014]

He took the word out my mouth

[@matthewyonke4864]

Every state should have the abilities to have these

[@killacam876]

Should be a massive fine and if you almost hit a kid get some sort of attempted murder with deadly weapons charge. Because I mean if you do hit them then you get a manslaughter charge right?

[@sharonkempf1276]

The man that failed to stop and hit and killed my 12 yr old son on 10/25/12 got only 17 months. He was charged with a class H felony.

[@24sirosaydeacker57]

@@sharonkempf1276 I am so sorry for your loss

[@JustinIsHuman]

That’s what I was thinking. If they got charged for attempted murder, it would teach them a lesson.

[@gabriellacorrea5846]

I love how one of the guys is like “ I’m not a fan of cameras and ticket giving” you know he does it then. 🤡

[@LA_HA]

You are ignoring the rest of what he said. Why?

[@gabriellacorrea5846]

@@LA_HA I heard everything he said. What else do you suppose the county does ? They should give tickets because guess what human life especially a child’s is more important that someone getting penalize for doing something they are not supposed to do. So if there’s soMe thing that’s works better love to hear it because clearly the stop signs aren’t working. Wondering why someone would say that unless they themselves do it. It’s easy for someone without a child to say stupid bs like that. It’s the assumption for me. He literally says that and then but something needs to be done. Thanks still feel the same 😝 if you don’t like it to bad.

[@LA_HA]

@@gabriellacorrea5846 It was a question. You answered it. I thank you. If you wish to assume things about the guy though he explained his caveat, that's beyond the scope of my query. Be safe and well

[@Blackporto47]

@@LA_HA do u use fancy words because it makes u feel good about urself or are you just that annoying

[@LA_HA]

@@Blackporto47 My most profound, sincerest apologies for the inconvenient necessity in having to look up my superfluity of vocables. I shall make a prodigious effort to simplify any and all acknowledgments and repartee from this present time henceforth. M'kay?

[@Robinjuneable]

That's it? Oh my, how horrible! I mean, people just don't care anymore!

[@frubnut1226]

i feel absolutely terrible. a couple days ago i accidentally passed a stopped school bus. i was lost and panicked, as i have never had to do anything with a stopped bus because i got my license 4 months ago, and drove past the bus. luckily there were no kids getting off of the bus. i cried afterwards because i felt absolutely terrible for what i did

[@jensz9360]

Well at least you learned a valuable lesson, people make mistakes, some peopel are stupid and repeat them over and pver. Seems like you are not one of those people. Just watch out and drive safe.

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

A few years ago, I drove through a red traffic light. Because I've been driving for decades, questioned the logic of obeying things that don't immediately present themselves as common[ly comprehendible] sense, I'd eventually become disillusioned with the prospect of "tightening myself up physiologically" to obey the lights on this occasion, and just drove through it, scanning the road for hazards. Had I been witnessed doing that, I suppose a fine/endorsement would've been issued, and maybe a court summons would've followed. Now, as somebody who's also been an advanced motorist with a clean lie-sense (licence) for almost as long as my whole motoring career, surely something should've triggered an inclination to stop, should it not?? But it didn't. My physiology was no longer prepared to tolerate doing something which simply didn't make sense, and that's why I went through the lights - self preservation. No other reason at all whatsoever. No emergency, no dangerous tailgater, no mechanical fault - nothing. Similarly with your situation (though not fundamentally identical), provision perhaps hadn't been made for the possibility of inadvertent ""rule"" breaking on your behalf. Therefore, it is for *_them_* - from their own end - to learn how to cross the road, *SAFELY.* 😠 Your reaction - were the same thing to happen in the UK - might be... bizarre, if people didn't understand things from your point of view. America possibly has the most *insidious* "system" of road safety for pedestrians of any country in the world. On the one hand, they're told not to "J" walk, yet on the other, they're encouraged to cross the road directly *in front* of a 9 feet tall bus?!?! Your reaction is COMPLETELY misplaced going by how you've described it. Common sense is essentially absent from peoples' thinking when it comes to interacting with what's directly outside their own front doors. Incredible, really.

[@sjn5401]

They should make those stop signs stick out farther.

[@Ukraine2011]

They don't need that. The bus has flashing lights on the front and back. No excuse for someone doing this

[@sjn5401]

@@Ukraine2011.. for sure. I'm just saying, some of those videos you can't even see the stop sign. Just thought it'd help to have it stick out farther an make the sign a little bigger.

[@kistelkistel]

If you can't see that then you don't need to be driving

[@saucewrld9995]

SJ N finally, an educated comment. That would be a great idea honestly

[@cindycindy2894]

@@sjn5401 I agree but everyone knows already that when you see a giant yellow bus with multiple flashing red lights you need to stop. I think the people who blow through feel entitled and nothing will stop them. I also wonder if those drivers have kids or rode the bus when they were young. Some people are just jerks. But I agree with you.

[@NicholasPruner]

Some people say the amount of time a bus is stopped is excessive, but when millions of children’s lives are at risk, no time is too long.

[@justabloke7222]

People who say that need to fix their priorities 😒

[@sheilarogge2461]

lol I agree...It really doesn't take long and anyone with a brain learns they can pass WHEN SAFE! People are just idiots. @@justabloke7222

[@2dronetek2]

The fact that there's school bus cameras that capture the footage AND have the ability to send citations is AWESOME!! Screenshots of the vehicle running the stop sign should accompany the ticket though. Might save some arguments that it wasn't their car, etc.

[@maximus6360]

Screw a citation, if you obviously ignore an actively stopped school bus, your license should be stripped.