Proposal to increase penalties for drivers who illegally pass school buses

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---Back to school means more buses back on the roads.

"There will be over 50,000 school buses on our highways starting this week and when you see that bus, pay attention," urged David Christopher, Executive Director of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation. "Don’t drive distracted and when those red lights come on, stop for the bus. And that includes on divided highways as well."

Christopher said drivers illegally pass school buses all the time.