How many drivers illegally pass stopped school buses each day?

Surveys indicate over 67,000 illegal passing instances reported by school bus drivers in a single day, projecting over 39 million violations annually nationwide.

What is BusPatrol and how does it help school bus safety?

BusPatrol is a company that installs AI-powered cameras on school buses to record drivers who illegally pass them. They aim to deter violations and have had success in changing driver behavior.

Are there penalties for illegally passing a school bus?

Yes, penalties can include significant fines, license points, license suspension, and in cases of injury or death, felony charges and prison sentences.

Home / Education / School Buses Go High-Tech to Catch Illegal Passers

School Buses Go High-Tech to Catch Illegal Passers

11 Dec

•

Summary

Thousands of drivers illegally pass stopped school buses daily nationwide.
BusPatrol's AI cameras are now on 40,000 school buses across the US.
Studies show 90% of violators caught by cameras do not reoffend.

School Buses Go High-Tech to Catch Illegal Passers

An epidemic of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses, posing grave danger to children, was the focus of the first National School Bus Safety Summit. Hundreds of leaders and experts convened in Washington D.C. to discuss solutions to this critical issue.

High-tech enforcement, particularly AI-powered cameras, is emerging as a leading solution. Companies like BusPatrol are equipping over 40,000 school buses with advanced cameras and artificial intelligence designed to identify and record violations. This technology aims to deter risky behavior and has shown remarkable success.

Data from BusPatrol suggests that 90% of individuals ticketed after being identified by their cameras do not reoffend. This violator-funded program, which does not burden taxpayers, is rapidly expanding, with several states considering legislation to adopt similar stop-arm camera technology.