A Henrico County mom captured a heart-stopping moment on her Ring camera: an SUV barreled past a stopped school bus as kids disembarked. The driver ignored the honking, sped away, and vanished—leaving the mom holding her breath. Though no one was hurt, the incident sparked alarm, revealing how often this dangerous behavior occurs in residential zones. The mom turned it into a lesson for her daughter: always stop and look, because not everyone obeys the law—even when the speed limit is just 25 mph. School officials confirmed buses lack cameras but drivers report violations; they stress that saving seconds is never worth a child’s life. The driver remains unidentified. A legal snag? Virginia law requires officers to witness infractions firsthand—Ring footage alone isn’t enough for a ticket, despite potential future tech like stop-arm cameras or speed cameras (which Henrico doesn’t currently use). Police say they patrol dismissal times but weren’t present during this incident. Passing a stopped bus can cost you up to $250—and maybe more than money if you’re lucky.

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