All Montgomery County school buses are equipped with cameras to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. Camera violations carry a $250 fine per infraction; drivers stopped by a police officer face fines up to $570 and three points on their license. Maryland law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus when its stop arm is extended and red lights are flashing.
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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Public Safety Officials Urge Drivers to Stop for Buses and Watch for Kids as Students Return to School Tuesday”, received Aug 24, 2026.
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2026-08-25
effective — Enforcement of school bus passing laws resumes with school year start
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