The Halifax Police Department would like to remind drivers that it is illegal to pass a school bus while the red lights are flashing. Massachusetts law provides a fine of $250 dollars for a first offense and up to $2,000 dollars for subsequent offenses to include a license suspension.
Police Chief Joao Chaves said his department has received a number of complaints of people disregarding the red flashing lights. This is not only against the law, it is extremely dangerous.