Over 9K illegal school bus passing violations recorded in Georgia in one day

ATLANTA - Several local school districts and police departments are reminding drivers to prioritize school bus safety. 

Georgia is one of more than two dozen states with stop-arm camera laws, aimed at reducing the number of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses.

A recent transportation study revealed a staggering 43.5 million vehicles illegally pass school buses across the U.S. each year. 

Earlier this year in Georgia alone, over 9,000 violations were recorded in a single day.

Nationwide, drivers on undivided two-lane highways must stop in both directions when students are boarding or exiting a school bus, ensuring the safety of children traveling to and from school.