Drivers ignoring school bus passing laws and driving through the stop arms. The Shelbyville Police Department says they have realized an increase.

Lt. Mike Turner talks about one particular location.

Turner says a social media message didn’t end the situation.

He says they are now stepping up information at the site and patrols of the area.

Turner says cameras continue to be a discussion for buses. 

A measure in the state legislature would allow police to send a citation to the registered owner of a vehicle who illegally passes a stopped school bus without an officer directly witnessing the violation.

Current law requires a law enforcement officer to identify the driver of the vehicle and recommend that person be charged.  The measure would allow for stop-arm cameras to spot the violations.