Crime & Safety
Indiana Toughens School Bus Laws And Illinois Could Follow
According to CBS Chicago, the tougher legislation was influenced by a fatal 2018 accident that claimed the lives of three Indiana children.
CHICAGO (CBS)–Drivers in Indiana will face tougher penalties under a new school bus law going into effect soon.
Starting July 1, drivers will face a 90-day license suspension if they’re caught passing a school bus that has its stop-arm extended. The soon-to-be law also increases the penalty for repeat offenders.