Before the sun rises, school bus drivers hit the road to pick up students.

The roads are dark, and the attention of other drivers worries parents.

Since the start of the school year, Channel 5 News has reported on five accidents involving school buses that have occurred throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

On early Monday morning, Channel 5 News cameras rode along troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety as they followed McAllen ISD buses on their routes.

At least one citation was given during Monday’s ride along, a driver who DPS said failed to stop when the bus extended the “stop” arm.

“If you do fail to stop, then you will get stopped and receive a fine of up to $500 to $1,250,” DPS spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez said. “For a repeat offense, you will receive a fine of up

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