The bill aims to increase the penalties for illegally passing a stopped school bus, enhancing the consequences for offenders. It specifically outlines escalating penalties for first, second, and third or subsequent offenses, thereby emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic laws designed to protect children.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 61-8-351 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these increased penalties. The changes are intended to deter dangerous driving behavior around school buses and ensure the safety of students as they board and disembark from buses.

Statutes affected:
HB0366_1.pdf: 61-8-351
HB0366_2.pdf: 61-8-351
HB0366_3.pdf: 61-8-351
Amended: 61-8-351
Introduced: 61-8-351