Starting this week, Chesterfield County has implemented a grace period for drivers who illegally pass school buses dropping off or picking up children.

After the grace period ends on October 15, violators will face $250 fines thanks to cameras now mounted on buses.

A similar program already exists in Richmond, but Chesterfield police say they have processes in place they hope can avoid issues CBS 6 had previously reported on.

Chesterfield Police say there are over 450 school buses on the roads taking kids to and from school. When those buses are stopped with red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, drivers in both directions are supposed to stop.

But in a one-day survey this year, bus drivers reported 384 times a driver didn't stop.

That's why county school and police have partn

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