In a recent public service announcement, the authorities urged drivers to remember the safety of the over 80,000 students who rely on school buses for transportation daily in Baltimore County. Highlighting a staggering count of traffic violations, the Baltimore County Police Department has issued 3,468 warning citations to motorists who failed to stop for school buses, a necessary precaution to protect young students as they traverse public roadways.
🚨#BCoPD reminds motorists to stop 🛑 for school buses 🚌 for the safety of the more than 80,000 students who get picked up or dropped off daily in Baltimore County.
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) September 30, 2024
🚔 There have already been 3,468 warning citations issued to motorists for failure to stop. pic.twitter.com/1WzQbsrY7T
The announcement, shared on the department's official social media, comes amidst mounting concerns for student safety during their daily commutes. The Baltimore County Police Department has reminded drivers of the statutes requiring them to yield whenever a school bus is stopped for boarding or disembarking children. Thousands consistently overlook this law, as indicated by the number of warning citations issued.
This campaign is part of an ongoing effort to minimize children's risks due to inattentive or negligent driving. This effort not only includes the issuing of warnings but also encompasses potential fines and points on the driver's license for repeat offenders.
