Massachusetts fines drivers up to $2,000 for passing buses
AAA is urging drivers to slow down, eliminate distractions and prepare to stop for school buses as students return to classrooms across the region this week.
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AI GeneratedAs schools reopen across Massachusetts, drivers are reminded of the legal requirement to stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop signs. Violations carry heavy fines and potential license suspension, but AAA emphasizes that the primary concern is student safety. Some cities, such as Chicopee, are now using AI-powered cameras to enforce these laws.