Bridgeport, Connecticut installs cameras and license plate readers on all public school buses to deter illegal passing, funded by increased fines for offenses.
Bridgeport, Connecticut, has equipped all 248 public school buses with cameras and license plate readers to deter illegal passing of stopped buses, responding to a study that identified nearly 10,000 violations in six months. Fines for this offense have increased from $150 to $250, with the revenue funding the technology. This initiative, the first of its kind in Connecticut, aims to enhance student safety by capturing evidence and enabling police enforcement.
September 05, 2024
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