The Georgia General Assembly passed Addy’s Law earlier this year, in memory of a Henry County eight year old named Adalynn Pierce. This law took effect on July 1st, 2024.
A driver illegally passed the school bus Adalynn was trying to board (with it’s stop sign out) and struck little Addy, leading to her death.
The law makes the consequences harsher for drivers who pass a stopped school bus, when children are getting on or off.
Violating this new law is now considered a SERIOUS CRIME, with a fine of AT LEAST $1,000 and the possibility of spending AT LEAST 12 months in jail, upon conviction.
If someone commits this offense more than once, their information will be sent to their insurance company.
“My deputies don’t actually have to see this violation occur, in order for someone to be issued a citation. Most Dade County buses are outfitted with cameras capable of taking photos of violating drivers, as well as their vehicle. Aside from the school bus cameras, my deputies will also be out enforcing this new law, as long as buses are on the road, and we will have ZERO TOLERANCE. We will do everything in our power to keep our kids safe, and help prevent something like Addy’s accident from ever happening again!” -Sheriff Ray Cross
Adalynn Pierce.
