Los automovilistas que reciben una citación pueden ser multados hasta $250 por una primera ofensa. 

De acuerdo con la ley estatal, el conductor de un vehículo debe detenerse por completo cuando un autobús escolar se detiene con luces rojas intermitentes y el tráfico puede continuar cuando el autobús se reanuda el movimiento. 

De acuerdo con el Departamento de Policía, la implementación de esta campaña coincide con el regreso a la escuela de los 16,200 estudiantes al EPISD largo de Eagle Pass, así que prepárate para ver las unidades de policía que prestan apoyo a esta iniciativa como se le dará un mayor énfasis a la seguridad vial.

Back to School traffic calls for higher EPPD vigilance

With back to school traffic peaking on Monday near the 8:00 AM hour, the Eagle Pass Police Department reported that severe fines and penalties will be  given to motorists who do not respect rules of the road in school zones as well as respective traffic signals. 

Humberto O. Garza, Public Information Officer for the Eagle Pass Police Department, informed The News Gram of the fact that there will be severe penalties for drivers who do not respect school buses, both when dropping off or picking up children, as many have been witnessed not stopping. 

Motorists who receive a citation can be fined up to $250 for a first time offense. 

According to state law, the driver of a car must come to a complete stop when a school bus comes to a halt with flashing red lights and traffic can continue when the bus resumes motion. 

According to Police Department, the implementation of this campaign coincides with the return to school of 16,200 students to the Eagle Pass Independent School District  throughout Eagle Pass, so be prepared to see police units providing support to this initiative as a greater emphasis will be given to road safety.