A FURIOUS driver has claimed they got a $250 ticket unfairly despite following the crossing guard’s orders – but they were able to take authorities on and win.

Susan Kennedy-Spain got the ticket as she passed a line of school buses, despite being waved on by the crossing guard.

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Susan Kennedy-Spain was given a ticket for driving past a line of school buses[/caption]

The driver was passing Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts near her home in Richmond, Virginia when she got the ticket.

As she waited behind the line of school buses parked outside, a crossing guard raised his arm and gestured for Susan to drive on.

“I’ve never seen the arm up when those buses are sitting on the side of the road, and I’ve been by there a hundred times,” she told CBS affiliate WTVR.

“I guess some of the buses have the arm thing out, even though they’re not doing anything. But I got a ticket.”

Susan reached out to the company that gave her the ticket but still hadn’t heard back a month later.

It was then that she went to court in early spring this year to challenge the ticket.

She soon discovered that she wasn’t alone in getting an “unfair” ticket.

“The place was filled with people contesting bus tickets,” she said. “That’s why we were all there. And everyone had similar stories.”

Susan didn’t have any representation, but she was still able to get out of the ticket thanks to a crucial piece of evidence in her favor.

After police showed the judge a video of her passing the school bus, with the crossing guard directing traffic, there was no option but to let her off.

“The crossing guard is the one that’s directing traffic,” she explained. “It says in the code that if a person of authority, like a crossing guard or a police officer, waves you through, then that kind of circumvents the bus and the arm.”

Bus Alert is the company that Richmond Public Schools says issues the tickets.

Richmond Police says a sworn officer reviews every ticket that Bus Alert issues.

Money made by the tickets goes back to Bus Alert while some of it goes to Richmond Public Schools.

It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus when the stop sign is deployed and its red strobe lights are flashing in all 50 US states.

But many drivers have complained about the way the law is applied.

In September, a driver fined $275 for passing a bus complained his view was blocked by a truck.

Scott Janowski from Greece, New York tried to request a hearing but was denied.

While in Georgia, minimum fines for passing school buses quadrupled to $1,000 this year.

It says in the code that if a person of authority, like a crossing guard or a police officer, waves you through, then that kind of circumvents the bus and the arm.

Susan Kennedy-Spain

It came after the state’s House of Representatives passed Addy’s Law, a bill named after eight-year-old Adalynn Pierce, who was struck and killed by a car as she crossed the street next to a school bus.

FISHER-Price has been blasted for offering parents just $25 to get rid of a deadly baby swing.

The mega-company recalled two components of its Snuga Swings on Thursday, telling customers they would get the cash if they “remove and destroy” the deadly parts.

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Fisher-Price has recalled its Snuga Infant Swing over safety fears[/caption]

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Customers are urged to ‘remove and destroy’ the deadly parts that could suffocate a sleeping baby[/caption]

The swings, sold at Amazon, Walmart and Target for $160, are designed to soothe little ones by swaying them back and forth.

But the items have been linked to five infant deaths between 2012 and 2022, all caused while the babies slept.

In most of those cases, the babies were unrestrained and bedding was added to comfort them – something Fisher Price says can ramp up the risk of suffocation. 

“The swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it,” the company said in the recall announcement.

“If the product is used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation.

“Consumers should immediately remove both the headrest (by cutting the tether) and the body support insert from the seat pad before continuing to use the swing for awake-time activities.”

It added that Fisher-Price will “provide a $25 refund to consumers who remove and destroy the headrest and body support insert.”

And it urged parents to never use any inclined seated products, such as swings, gliders, soothers, and rockers, for infant sleep or leave their children in the products unsupervised.

Fisher Price, however, has since come under fire for not doing enough for customer safety.

“I believe that the flawed recall that Fisher-Price is announcing today is doomed to fail and will keep many babies in harm’s way,” Richard Trumka Jr., a commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in response to the recall.

He said Fisher-Price is offering consumers “only a small portion of the product’s cost” and that “this dangerous approach will keep babies at risk of death just to save Fisher-Price money—a horrible example of putting profit over people.”

“My advice: get your $25 refund and then throw this product away; do not keep it in your homes because even after the so-called ‘repair’ this product will still be unsafe for infant sleep,” he added.

The Snuga Swings were sold at Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart/Sams Club, and Target nationwide from October 2010 until January 2024.

Since 2010, approximately 2.1 million were sold in the US, about 99,000 in Canada and about 500 in Mexico. 

Fisher-Price has recalled a number of its infant products over safety fears in recent years.

In 2019, it recalled millions of Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after 30 baby deaths were linked to the product.

These were mostly attributed to babies rolling onto their tummies or sides while using the portable bassinet.

Another eight deaths have followed since, prompting Fisher-Price to remind customers about the recall.

In total, the company has received reports of at least 100 infant deaths linked to the Rock ‘n Play. 

Another four baby deaths have been linked to Fisher-Price’s Rock ‘n Glide Soother — a baby seat that vibrates and moves back and forth.

This product was recalled in 2021.

The company recalled its Soothe ‘n Play Gliders at the same time, though no deaths were linked to the product.

Of the recalls, Trumka said, “Instead of fretting about its sales and reputation, Fisher-Price should be placing safety first and considering the science on infant safety.”

To learn how to remove the parts on your Snuga Swing, visit www.service.mattel.com.

SHOPPERS have been rushing to get their hands on a kitchen essential with a major discount.

The product is going fast, as buying it now from Walmart could save customers serious money.

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Shoppers looking for a vital kitchen essential should check Walmart’s website[/caption]

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The Frigidaire Top-Freezer Refrigerator is hundreds of dollars off this month[/caption]

Those looking for a fridge to store all the holiday leftovers this fall and winter should look no further than the Frigidaire 7.5 Cubic-Foot Top-Freezer Refrigerator with a Platinum design.

It’s currently only $198 on Walmart’s website, down from its original price of $499.

The sweet 60% off deal offers shoppers the chance to keep $301 in their wallet for something else.

Frigidaire’s Top-Freezer Refrigerator not only features the shining Platinum design but also has “upfront temperature controls” that help “regulate both the fresh food and freezer sections,” per the product description.

Additionally, it has adjustable glass shelves inside for whatever space requirements customers need.

They’re also spill-proof and easy to clean.

Tall bottle storage is also included in the door for easy access and space-saving.

Vegetables and other produce can also stay cool and accessible through the glass cover crisper.

SUBSCRIPTION SAVINGS

One of the greatest benefits of the Frigidaire Top Freezer Refrigerator is that it comes with a Walmart Home delivery 30-day free trial and myQ Smart Garage Control.

The service helps customers save time and hassle by ordering groceries for delivery to their garage or at their front door by Walmart.

Typically, the bonus service is $19.95 a month or $138 per year.

Walmart shoppers can also get the fridge shipped to their home within a day for free, depending on their location and availability at their local store.

There’s also an option for two and three-year protection plans on the Frigidaire Top-Freezer Refrigerator for an extra $16 or $22, respectively.

A few customers who already bought the fridge have been giving it high praise, and it currently has an overall 4.3 out of five-star rating on Walmart’s site with over 8,000 reviews.

PROMISING PURCHASE

“Good purchase and reasonably priced!” someone exclaimed.

“World-class fridge,” another added.

“This fridge is great I love it…” wrote a third.

Those looking to complete their kitchen needs this month can also get some other essentials at Walmart for a low price.

The retail giant is offering customers a 10-piece cookware set for 67% cheaper than the original listing.

Other cookware, knife sets, and blenders start at just $20, with sales as high as 79% off.

KIRK Herbstreit has revealed he is leaving College GameDay early in Week 7.

The ESPN analyst is heading to Eugene, Oregon, for the Saturday morning show.

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The College GameDay crew will be in Eugene, Oregon, for Week 7 of the season[/caption]

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Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit are usually both regulars on the hit ESPN show[/caption]

He will be joined by Pat McAfee, Rece Davis, Chris Fowler, Nick Saban and Co on the broadcast.

They will be in front of a wild crowd for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks game.

The clash will see the number two and three ranked teams in the country go at it.

But Herbstreit has announced that while he will be on College GameDay, it won’t be for the whole show.

He mixes his time up with also being a color commentator on ESPN.

And he has to head off to call the huge ‘Red River Rivalry game’

That will see the Texas Longhorns take on the Oklahoma Sooners.

They are the number one and 18th ranked teams in college, respectively.

Herbstreit will be in the booth with play-by-play commentator Flower.

Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge will be on sideline reporting duties for the showdown.

It is around 2,000 miles between Eugene and the Cotton Bowl stadium in Dallas, Texas.

This will mean he will need to leave around an hour early, to make the 3.30pm ET time kick-off.

“Ironically, Chris Fowler, I’m leaving GameDay like an hour early, in the middle of the show,” Herbstreit said.

“I’m going to have to make it, because our OU-Texas game starts at 3:30.

“So I’m going to leave GameDay and hopefully make it.”

Meanwhile, someone who is feared not to be on the College GameDay panel for Week 7 is Lee Corso.

The 89-year-old was absent from the show last weekend due to an unknown illness.

It is understood he will not be on the broadcast once again, having not recovered.

Fans are growing concerned for his long-term future on the ESPN program.

They have called for him to retire, having been a regular on it for around 35 years.

MANCHESTER United’s dressing room was bugged before their match at Aston Villa in a shocking security breach.

A prankster claims he hoodwinked Villa Park staff to sneak in and plant a hidden device two days before the 0-0 draw last Sunday.

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Manchester United’s dressing room was bugged before their match at Aston Villa in a shocking security breach, pictured embattled manager Erik ten Hag[/caption]

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A prankster used a dodgy Chinese phone to record ten Hag’s team talk[/caption]

It recorded under-fire manager Erik ten Hag’s team talks for the crunch Premier League game.

Aston Villa immediately launched an investigation after The Sun alerted the club yesterday.

A source said: “This is a shocking breach of security and some serious questions will be asked as to how this was allowed to happen. Fortunately, there was nothing sinister to this incident.

“It was just a prankster, who’s actually a United fan, being silly and wanting to hear what was said inside those four walls. But it will definitely be a cause for concern about how they managed to get inside a changing room at one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs just days before a match.”

The Sun has heard the recordings but is choosing not to publish details of them.

However, we can reveal Ten Hag’s instructions to the team and individual players can clearly be heard.

The Sun understands the prankster used a phone from China that has a setting where a microphone can be activated by calling it from another device.

He had sticky-taped the handset somewhere out of sight in the United dressing room and only rang it when he knew the manager would be in there.

High alert

Sources claimed the culprit responsible even had the nerve to collect the device on Monday.

It is a similar stunt to the one that saw a Match of the Day studio hit with porn noises while live on air in 2023.

That was the work of Daniel “Jarvo” Jarvis.

However, it is believed that he had no involvement in the Villa recordings.

The latest stunt comes with Premier League chiefs already on high alert after a string of pranks targeting stadiums and teams.

In May, United were targeted by YouTuber Lizwani – who previously got on stage at the Baftas alongside the Oppenheimer cast.

He managed to sneak on to the Red Devils’ team bus after a 4-0 hammering at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park.

Lizwani brazenly took a seat before he was removed.

They are doing it to get a load of hits on YouTube and make their fans laugh. They aren’t trying to cause trouble or do harm to anyone

A source

That breach led to Prem bosses firing off alerts to the top flight’s 20 clubs advising them to watch out for similar stunts.

A source said: “These people are mostly harmless and doing it for a bit of fun.

“They are doing it to get a load of hits on YouTube and make their fans laugh. They aren’t trying to cause trouble or do harm to anyone.”

Manchester United have suffered their worst start to a Premier League season, sitting in 14th on just eight points after seven games.

Ten Hag, 54, told the media after the game at Villa he was “very pleased” with the performance.

It came off the back of a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League – where they blew a 2-0 lead – and a 3-0 pummelling by Spurs at Old Trafford.

Seven hour meeting

The Villa 0-0 was the Red Devils’ fifth game without a win – their last being a 7-0 Carabao Cup win over League One side Barnsley.

It is a far cry from the glory days of former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who famously called high-pressure moments “squeaky bum time”.

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The game ended 0-0 in Birmingham[/caption]

The United hierarchy — including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe — held a seven-hour meeting at Old Trafford last week with Ten Hag’s future up in the air.

They have remained silent over the manager’s position, with Sir Jim recently failing to publicly back him.

However, Ten Hag — currently on holiday during the international break — insists he still has the bosses’ support.

He said: “I don’t have any idea that is different because they should have told me.

“We communicate — very open, very transparent. I would say every day we talk, so I expect I will speak with them.”

He dismissed the “external noise”, adding: “Internal, we are disappointed.

“We know we have to do better. Especially, we need to score more.”

In 2016, Old Trafford suffered a bomb scare after a dummy device planted by a security company was found in a a toilet.

The fiasco led to United’s Premier League game against Bournemouth being called off.

Man Utd and Aston Villa were approached for comment yesterday.

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Erik ten Hag’s role as Man Utd coach is hanging in the balance following a string of disappointing results[/caption]

IF you love galavanting around the globe from the comfort of your home, then a new book could be right up your street.

Prisoners Of Geography: The Quiz Book lets you test your knowledge of the world.

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Compiled by Tim Marshall, above, it features questions, puzzles, word games and maps to really get you thinking on a global scale.

Here, we bring you 15 exclusive tailored questions from the brain-teaser.

How many can you get right? Answers below.

1 ) Can you identify these US cities from their nicknames?
a) Sin City
b) The Windy City
c) The Big Apple
d) City of Angels
e) The Motor City

2) Which of the fractions below roughly describes the proportion of Japan’s entire population that lives in the Greater Tokyo area?

a) One tenth
b) A quarter
c) A third
d) More than half

3) Which country in Europe has the longest coastline?

a) Norway
b) Russia
c) Greece
d) UK

4) Which of these countries isn’t on Greenwich Mean Time

a) Ireland
b) Iceland
c) France
d) UK
e) Portugal

5) Which European capital city is described as the City of Light?

a) Paris
b) London
c) Dublin

6) How many times has Russia been invaded from the west in the last 500 years?

a) 0
b) 3
c) 5
d) 11

7) Which animal is responsible for the most deaths in Africa?

a) Mosquito
b) Lion
c) Crocodile
d) Black mamba

8) What type of tree is on the Lebanese flag?

a) Cedar
b) Oak
c) Pine
d) Palm

9) Which of the below would be the most fitting term to describe the South American coastline?

a) The shores of paradise
b) The forbidding cliffs
c) The populated rim
d) The jungle’s edge

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10) What percentage of Australia is covered by the Outback?

a) 10%
b) 30%
c) 50%
d) 70%

11) Who said that a major war would be sparked by “some damned foolish thing in the Balkans”?

a) Winston Churchill
b) David Lloyd George
c) Woodrow Wilson
d) Otto von Bismarck

12) The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world’s oceans. Which of these countries is closest to it in size?

a) Ireland
b) France
c) India
d) Russia

13) Why didn’t Egypt succeed as a superpower?

a) It embarked on a hugely expensive programme of ceremonial building work, including the sphinx and pyramids, among many others lost in the sand
b) Religious orthodoxy forbade it
c) It lacked the trees to build a great navy

14) Approximately how long ago did Australia break off from Antarctica?

a) 2million years
b) 7million years
c) 35million years
d) 100million years

15) Visible from outer space, what is the name of the world’s largest living structure?

• Prisoners Of Geography: The Quiz Book by Tim Marshall (Elliott & Thompson, £16.99) is out now.

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