Don't be foolish in April, don't pass a school bus illegally. Passing a school bus that is loading or unloading passengers is illegal in Georgia, even if the bus is on the other side of the street. The penalty for illegally passing a stopped school bus can be significant. The Georgia legislature established this law to protect our school children. Law enforcement officers patrol the areas around schools constantly. The police and deputy sheriffs patrolling in school zones enforce the law vigorously. Don't be foolish in July and pass a school bus that is loading or unloading passengers.

Don't be foolish in April, don't pass a school bus illegally.