Driver Narrowly Misses Child on School Bus

About this episode

A driver narrowly missed a child boarding a school bus in Hillsborough County, prompting a warning from Sheriff Chad Chronister about the importance of stopping for school buses.

In a terrifying close call in Hillsborough County, a driver narrowly missed a child boarding a school bus on Simmons Loop in Riverview. The sheriffs office released video of the incident, highlighting the drivers reckless behavior. The driver received a notice of violation and a stern warning from Sheriff Chad Chronister about the dangers of ignoring stopped school buses. Florida law requires drivers to stop for any bus with flashing red lights and extended stop arms, regardless of road conditions. Violations can result in license points, fines, and a mandatory driver course. This incident serves as a reminder for drivers to stay vigilant and respect the safety of children on school buses. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1d9fe7960c2b246

Topics covered

• school bus safety
• traffic violations
• child safety
• Hillsborough County
• reckless driving

Keywords

• school bus
• driver violation
• Hillsborough County
• safety
• traffic laws

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Florida

Places: Hillsborough County, Riverview

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