 Bemidji is getting national attention after dash cam footage from a Bemidji area school bus shows multiple cars speeding past the bus while the stop arm is out. The video has been seen over a quarter of a million times and has outraged many people. The Bemidji police department posted the video to their Facebook page. It shows four vehicles speeding past the bus. Meanwhile, the school bus driver can be heard honking its horn in frustration. The Bemidji police department and the Bemidji school district decided to share the video to bring attention to an issue they feel is becoming too common especially after multiple reports of students being killed across the country due to driver negligence. We have a lot of people who are outraged and they should be who are outraged that this is happening that this behavior is happening but it starts with the motorist. Every motorist has to take responsibility for themselves and see the big yellow bus and the flashing red lights. So it's got people talking. It's got people talking about slowing people down. It's got people talking about finding ways to make our buses safer, bus stop safer. The Bemidji police department reminds drivers to slow down and pay attention especially in school zones. Failure to stop for a school bus can result in a gross misdemeanor traffic violation. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.