Allentown School District identifies a total of 205 stop-arm violations over 47 days after installing the cameras on two of its buses.
Senate Bill 219 would let police seize a stop-arm runner’s vehicle. Meanwhile, Gov. Eric Holcomb announces that over 2,500 citations were issued as part of an illegal passing prevention program.
Some pupil transportation officials in the state back law enforcement's safety concerns about a plan to stop requiring front license plates on vehicles. They cite a reduced chance of identifying stop-arm runners.
Murfreesboro (Tenn.) City Schools teamed up with Murfreesboro Police Department to launch a campaign creating awareness of the state’s school bus stop-arm laws and encouraging motorists to practice safe driving behaviors.
Stop-arm cameras, partnerships with law enforcement for increased traffic patrol, and public safety campaigns are just some of the measures school districts are taking to ensure the yellow bus is the safest mode of transportation for students. Lawmakers are also introducing several federal and state safety bills.
Montgomery County Public Schools will install stop-arm cameras on all of its school buses by the start of the 2019-20 school year.
Gov. Eric Holcomb announces $380,000 in grant funding for increased traffic enforcement near school bus stops across the state and a judge requires stop-arm runners in one county to appear in court.
The drivers and aides allegedly submitted false accident injury claims totaling $426,933. They reportedly used medical records supplied by fellow participants and shared the personal information of about 11 children.
Gerald Douglas Rupple of California is sentenced to 210 days in jail after failing to disclose a medical condition that caused him to pass out and crash a bus with students on board.
The Pennsylvania students adorn the bus with posters and garlands and wear blue in support of K-9 officer Ozi and the rest of the officers.
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