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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 29, 2019

Oklahoma Governor Signs Bill Allowing Stop-Arm Cameras Into Law

School districts can install the cameras to record evidence of motorists illegally passing buses. Violators are charged a $100 fine and a $100 assessment, part of which goes into a fund to help districts purchase the cameras.

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NewsApril 16, 2019

California Conference Explores School Bus Driver’s Crucial Role in Safety

Loading and unloading procedures and communication were some of the topics covered at the California Association of School Transportation Officials' annual conference in Anaheim.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 12, 2019

Bill Would Examine School Bus Passing Prevention Efforts Nationwide

U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski and Julia Brownley’s Stop for School Buses Act would direct the U.S. DOT to review existing laws and programs in all 50 states, recommend best practices, and create a nationwide public safety campaign.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 11, 2019

Idaho, West Virginia Increase School Bus Passing Fines

Governors sign legislation that double fines for illegally passing a stopped school bus.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 8, 2019

Students Win National Contest for Flashing School Bus Stop Sign

The team of North Carolina students earn over $100,000 in technology for their school after developing a flashing sign to alert students, drivers, and motorists when a school bus is approaching the bus stop.

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Bevy of Bills Aim to Assist With School Bus Safety

A slew of bills are currently being proposed in multiple states to address school bus safety. Most involve toughening penalties on stop-arm running and allowing or even requiring stop-arm cameras on buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 5, 2019

Delaware Bill Would Allow Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses

House Bill 111 would allow school districts and charter schools to install stop-arm camera systems. The legislation would also let districts use fine revenue to pay for installing and operating the cameras.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson April 4, 2019

Options Abound for Adopting a Stop-Arm Camera Program

Several system suppliers offer solutions that not only capture images of violations but also make compiling and submitting evidence quicker and easier. Some also offer revenue sharing for greater affordability.

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NewsMarch 29, 2019

Indiana District Approves Purchase of School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras

The South Bend Community School Corp. will install 192 stop-arm cameras on its buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 26, 2019

School Bus Safety Bill Advances With Cut, Weakened Provisions

Indiana lawmakers cut a provision to let schools buy stop-arm cameras with a share of the fines from illegal passers and change a provision that would have made a license suspension mandatory.

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