Does a defendant convicted of passing a school bus have to pay a fine to the child safety fund if the offense is outside a school-crossing zone?

A defendant convicted of passing a school bus is not required to pay a fine to the child safety fund if the offense occurs outside a school-crossing zone. This specific requirement typically applies when violations occur within designated school zones, where heightened awareness and protection measures for children are emphasized. In such circumstances, financial contributions from fines can be allocated to fund safety initiatives aimed at protecting children around schools. Therefore, since the question specifies an offense outside a school-crossing zone, the obligation to pay into the child safety fund does not apply. This distinction is crucial as it underlines the legislative intent to enhance safety in high-risk areas, which are specifically defined as school zones, rather than general traffic violations irrespective of location.