HB 978 amends Article 8 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 and Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A. to allow drivers of a vehicle to pass a stopped bus on the opposite of a divided highway or highway divided by a turn lane. It reduces civil monetary penalty for overtaking a stopped bus driver to $250.00 to be paid to the governing body of the law enforcement agency. It defines the term “agent” for the subsection. Finally, it provides for automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones.