(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte County Police will be targeting drivers passing school buses in the coming weeks. 

Police say officers will be stationed at bus stops and along bus routes looking for stop arm violators and other dangerous driving practices. Capt. Derek Allen said patrol officers will be in areas where the highest number of violations occur.

“We take stop-arm violations very seriously as they jeopardize the safety of every child on the bus,” he said.

In Indiana, it is against the law for motorists to pass a stopped bus while it has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended.  This applies to all roads except those with multiple lanes divided by a physical barrier or unpaved median, police said.

“Pay attention to the road, and if you see a bus with flashing yellow lights, slow down and get ready to stop.  As drivers, we are all responsible for school bus safety,” Allen said.