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The Box Elder School District reports that drivers are passing school buses too frequently on U.S. 89.

District officials are urging drivers to obey laws for children's safety, highlighting the heavy fines that could be incurred.

WILLARD, Box Elder County — Box Elder School District officials say too many drivers are putting children at risk by ignoring school bus stop signs, especially along U.S. 89 where construction has narrowed traffic to one lane in each direction.

Bus drivers report that motorists frequently pass stopped buses on the left as children board or exit, despite flashing lights and extended stop arms.

"It's down to two lanes. People aren't used to stopping for the buses," said Mike Bowen, a bus driver in the school distr

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