Missouri drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses will soon face significantly tougher penalties under a new state law taking effect August 28. As students return to classrooms and college campuses across the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is also...
A Kansas City-area lawmaker wants to beef up penalties for drivers who don’t stop for school buses. State Rep. Mike Jones, R-Platte County, questioned why people are not more motivated to stop for children getting on and off school buses and suggests it’s because the...
August has arrived and with the start of the new school year, Missouri State Highway Patrol Lt. Eric Brown with said it is important for parents to have conversations with new drivers in the family. “Unfortunately, we do see an increase in traffic crashes involving...
A state senator from Kansas City wants to see a task force study school bus safety, including the effectiveness of seat belts. State Sen. Greg Razer (D-Kansas City) will testify Tuesday morning in Jefferson City before the Missouri Senate Transportation,...
