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School Bus Cameras Catch 100+ Violators in 3 Days
4 Sep
Summary
- Nearly 100 traffic violations were recorded in the first three days.
- A month-long warning period ends September 28.
- Fines will fund public safety or the camera vendor.
Vernon's school buses are now equipped with new cameras to enhance student safety, and the results have been significant. In the initial three days of the school year, these cameras documented close to 100 instances of potential traffic violations.
Town officials have initiated a warning period that will conclude on September 28. During this time, motorists observed illegally passing a stopped school bus will receive a warning letter.
Following the warning period, any driver found in violation of the law will be subject to a $250 fine. This measure aims to enforce state law, which mandates that motorists must stop when a school bus activates its red lights and extends its stop sign.
The generated fines are earmarked for improvements in public safety initiatives within the town or to cover costs associated with BusPatrol, the company that supplied and manages the camera technology.
