Ring Camera Captures SUV Passing Stopped School Bus in Henrico County
A Ring camera in Henrico County, Virginia, captured an SUV passing a stopped school bus as children were disembarking.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 10, 2026 — A recent incident in Henrico County, Virginia, highlights a dangerous disregard for school bus safety laws, as captured by a home security camera.
A Ring camera recording shows an SUV traveling past a school bus that had stopped to allow children to disembark. The event occurred in Henrico County, Virginia. The recording documented the vehicle illegally passing the stationary bus, a maneuver that poses significant risks to students who are typically present around school buses when they stop.
School bus safety laws are designed to protect children. When a school bus’s red lights are flashing and its stop arm is extended, drivers in both directions (unless on a divided highway) are required by law to stop. This is to ensure the safety of students as they get on or off the bus, a period when they are most vulnerable to traffic.
Details regarding the specific date and time of the incident, the make and model of the SUV, or the identity of the driver were not immediately available. Similarly, it is not stated whether any law enforcement action was taken as a result of the footage. The exact number of children present or in the immediate vicinity of the bus when the SUV passed was also not provided.
The footage serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and adherence to traffic laws, particularly around school zones and school transportation. Authorities in Henrico County continue to emphasize the critical need for drivers to be aware of their surroundings and to respect the laws intended to protect young pedestrians and students.
Story summarized from the original created by Taylor Bryan, Gray News staff on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
