ADE Director's Communication Memo Form


Memo Number : DIR-05-016

Date Created : 05/11/2005

Attention:

Superintendents
Co-op Directors
other: Transportation Supervisors

Type of Memo: Informational
Response Required: No
   
Section:   Central Administration - Dr. Donald M. Stewart
Subject:
Illegal Passing of a Stopped School Bus

Regulatory Authority:
Act 1825 of 2005

Contact Person:
Mike Simmons

Phone Number:
501-682-4264

E-mail:
msimmons@arkedu.k12.ar.us

Act 1825 of 2005 amends AR Code Annotated § 6-19-110 to require the driver of a school bus to report to the superintendent any motorist illegally passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading students as set forth below.

The driver of a school bus observing an operator of a motor vehicle passing a stopped school bus illegally shall:

1) Prepare a written report of the violation on the appropriate form provided by the school district; and
2) Within forty-eight (48) hours of the observation, deliver the completed form to the superintendent of the school district or designee who shall promptly provide the report to a local prosecuting attorney.

Attached is the Arkansas School Bus Standard Motorist Violation Report form to be used to report all motorists observed illegally passing stopped school buses. The form may be copied but not altered.

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