Baltimore County Public School buses are now equipped with multiple exterior cameras to prevent motorists from passing stopped buses. Unfortunately, this behavior occurs far too often and puts students, bus drivers, and other motorists in danger. By law, vehicles traveling in either direction must stop at least twenty feet from a bus that is stopped with its lights flashing. The one exception applies if you are traveling in the opposite direction AND there is a median dividing the road. All buses in Baltimore County began the school year in August with the cameras in place, but violators received only warnings during the early phase with over 800 warning notices issued in the first eleven days of the school year. Beginning on November 4th, however, drivers who pass a bus with its flashing lights on will receive a $250 fine in the mail. Spread the word, follow the law, and let’s all do our part to keep our children safe.