Tennessee State Representative Jason Potts has introduced a bill that would increase penalties for those who pass a stopped school bus.
Currently, when drivers are stopped for passing a stopped school bus in Tennessee - they could be charged with a misdemeanor and a fine of up to $1,000.
Under the new proposal, if you pass a school bus when it's stopped and the flashing lights are out and you cause injury, it'd be a class E Felony. If you cause death, it'd be an even higher penalty.
