That is why the State Highway Patrol and Department of Public Instruction announced Operation Stop Arm at the North Carolina State Fair on Friday.
The operation starts Monday at 6 a.m. and goes through next Friday.
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Troopers will be aggressively enforcing traffic laws around school zones - like sticking to the speed limit and avoiding distracted driving.
The focus, however, is on stop arms. The main message - if you see a stopped school bus with a stop arm out, don't think you can just pass it.
"That's a foolhardy behavior," said Ben Matthews with Public Schools of NC. "Think how you'd feel if you ran over a child."
If you violate these traffic laws in school zones, you can get cited with a misdemeanor or felony.
For a form to report a school bus law violation, click here
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