Two recent safety pilot programs in Nevada have unveiled the alarming results of school bus stop-arm running violations, plus how they inspired new legislation in the state to better protect student safety.

Camera manufacturer BusPatrol worked with both districts for the pilot using its AI-powered hardware to capture violations.

Carson City Pilot

In Carson City School District over five months, 318 violations were caught on camera involving motorists who failed to stop for the school bus as required by state law. From January 19 to June 3, 2025, just four school buses equipped with stop-arm cameras recorded the violations, accounting for more than one violation per bus per day.

Videos Show Close Calls from Illegal Stop-Arm Passings

The top three violation locations in the pilot include the 1600 block of East Robinson Street, 4600 block of South Curry Street, and 3600 block of South Curry Street. 

“It is exciting to finally have some data behind what we have known anecdotally for many years, our kids need to be extra cautious in and around bus stops when picked up or dropped off because there are some drivers that disregard laws about how to operate around school buses,” said Andrew J. Feuling, superintendent of Carson City School District. “With that data, now Nevada legislators have given school districts and sheriff’s offices a tool to encourage safer driving habits and as a result, having safer kids.”

The Carson City illegal passings can be viewed in this video.

Clark County Pilot

Clark County School District's pilot caught more than 11,000 violations over five months. 

From January 13 to May 23, 2025, 30 school buses equipped with stop-arm cameras recorded 11,079 violations, which accounts for an average of 5.6 illegal passings per bus per day.

“The numbers from the Clark County pilot program are deeply concerning and should serve as a wake-up call,” said Nevada State Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro. “I was proud to work with BusPatrol to support this common-sense legislation to help protect our most vulnerable – our children – as they travel to and from school. This new law gives school districts the opportunity to modernize their fleets at no cost, hold dangerous drivers accountable, and make our roads safer for everyone.”

“Clark County is experiencing a child safety crisis that is putting our students at risk, with a violation rate that is more than five times that of other states altogether,” said Justin Meyers, president and chief innovation officer for BusPatrol. “BusPatrol is ready to partner and provide communities with the tools they need to enforce the law, deter dangerous driving around the school bus, and protect our children.”

Clark County's footage can be found in this video.

Pilot Results in New State Legislation

The video footage from both pilots was shared with policymakers and stakeholders across the state, evidence that played a critical role in helping pass Assembly Bill 527. This new legislation authorizes the use of automated stop-arm enforcement cameras on school buses across Nevada.

With this new law, school districts can capture violations on video and work with law enforcement to issue civil citations to the registered owners of vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses. The enforcement is civil in nature, meaning no points are added to drivers’ licenses.

With the passage of AB 527, Nevada became the 29th state in the country to pass stop-arm enforcement legislation, joining a growing national movement to prioritize student safety.

BusPatrol’s technology is deployed on more than 40,000 buses across 22 states.

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