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    Default Re: Passing a Stopped School Bus Ticket, With Photos and Video

    I agree. You should have come to a complete stop. In New York, where I practice, it would have been a 5 point ticket. We do not have cameras mounted on buses. It would only be a 5 point ticket if an officer pulled you over and wrote the ticket. It is difficult to notice stopped vehicles several lanes across a highway, but you have to be on the look out for school buses. Best of luck!

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    Default Re: Passing a Stopped School Bus Ticket, With Photos and Video

    that's pretty interesting, I though most school bus companies are private?, I wonder who would get the money if you sent it in, it would be nice to get an update if in fact they serve you with court papers.

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    Default Re: Passing a Stopped School Bus Ticket, With Photos and Video

    Quote Quoting tonynewman
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    that's pretty interesting, I though most school bus companies are private?, I wonder who would get the money if you sent it in, it would be nice to get an update if in fact they serve you with court papers.
    No, most school bus companies are not private. Many school districts (especially in the more rural South) own and maintain their own buses.

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    Default Re: Passing a Stopped School Bus Ticket, With Photos and Video

    was this violation over 2 months ago? Gwinnett county schools announced they were terminating the warning program as of Jan 6 2015.


    I suspect they can still report this CRIME to the police who can issue a ticket based on the evidence against you. Here are the penalties for the violation:

    In Georgia, if a law enforcement official cites a driver for illegally passing a school bus, the fine is up to $1,000, a mandatory court appearance, and six points on the driver’s license. Drivers cited through the school district’s program will earn no points on the license but face a $300 fine for the first offense, $750 for the second offense and $1,000 for a third or greater offense within five years.
    so, are you a gambler? Are you willing to gamble they won't turn it over to the police should you refuse to pay? Given the penalties involved, I know I wouldn't.

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    Default Re: Passing a Stopped School Bus Ticket, With Photos and Video

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    was this violation over 2 months ago? Gwinnett county schools announced they were terminating the warning program as of Jan 6 2015.


    I suspect they can still report this CRIME to the police who can issue a ticket based on the evidence against you. Here are the penalties for the violation:



    so, are you a gambler? Are you willing to gamble they won't turn it over to the police should you refuse to pay? Given the penalties involved, I know I wouldn't.
    JK,

    Thanks for the input. This was only 2 weeks ago, so no, this was not during Gwinnett County's "warning" period. And I see what you're saying...pay the bill and I'm out $300, BUT it's over and done with. Don't pay the bill, and I risk a much larger fine, a court date, points on my license, reporting to my insurance company, etc.

    I also have the option of not paying the bill, and showing up for a hearing a few months from now to plead my case. If I choose that route, what's the worst that can happen? They say guilty, and I pay the $300 then? Or do I risk all that bad stuff mentioned above?

    Normally, I wouldn't even worry about this, and just pay the $300. But money is tight right now for lots of different reasons. I appreciate your advice.

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