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Lake County Schools adds bus cameras to find stop-arm violators: How it works, potential fines
['Hannah Mackenzie']
Latest News | FOX 51
The Brief Lake County Public Schools is equipping 240 school buses with five exterior cameras to capture drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
School Bus Stop Arm Safety ProgramBy the numbers:Participation in the program has rapidly expanded across the state:Year 1 (2023-2024) 3 school districts participated: Hillsborough County Public Schools, Santa Rosa County District Schools, and Polk County Public Schools.
Year 2 (2024–2025): 5 districts participated: Hillsborough County Public Schools, Santa Rosa County District Schools, Polk County Public Schools, Miami-Dade Schools and Brevard Public Schools.
Year 3 (2025-2026): This year, Lake County Public Schools joins the five other districts.
Over Pfender's 14-year tenure with the district, Lake County has averaged between 200 and 300 violations during that single audit day.