A Missouri bill aimed at increasing penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses is moving forward in the legislative process. House Bill 2742, sponsored by State Rep. Mike Jones of Kansas City, seeks to address the growing safety concern of stop-arm violations. The proposed legislation would strengthen consequences for drivers who fail to stop when a school bus has its stop-arm extended and red lights flashing. Currently, the penalty for passing a stopped school bus in Missouri is about $130.50, which supporters argue is insufficient to deter dangerous behavior. The bill has passed through the House and is now headed to the Missouri Senate for consideration.
