State Highway Patrol and Department of Public Instruction Combine Efforts In Conducting “Operation Stop Arm”

RALEIGH, NC (October 12, 2016)…In support of Operation Stop Arm week the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm violations and other traffic violations in and around school zones. The operation will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 21st. The Patrol expects Operation Stop Arm will decrease violations and reduce school bus incidents involving children.

Penalties are harsh as they should be…but the ultimate penalty could be to live with a child’s death on your conscience.

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