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Operation Stop Arms is now in effect in North Carolina.
State troopers, are going to be aggressive in enforcing violations of the law against passing school buses when the stop arms are out. They will be working school zones while others will be following the buses.
Troopers are watching for the drivers that ignore the law. In North Carolina, drivers in the opposite lane of the bus have to stop unless it is a 4-lane highway or road separated by a median or a center turning lane.
While Operation Stop Arm week ends Friday, Oct. 23, officials say drivers always need to use caution around school buses and school zones.
Passing a stopped school bus
-Class 1 misdemeanor
-Five driving points on driver’s license if convicted
-Minimum fine of $500
Passing a stopped school bus and hitting an individual
– Felony
– Minimum fine of $1,250
– Minimum fine of $2,500 if the violation results in death
