School Bus Cameras

Mar

2025

Miami School Bus Camera's Blurry License Plate Photo Led to $225 Ticket.

A recent incident in Miami-Dade County has sparked outrage among residents regarding a school bus camera program designed to penalize traffic violators. A Volusia County man received a hefty $225 fine based on a blurry photograph of his vehicle's license plate, which he asserts does not belong to him. This case has raised questions about the reliability and fairness of automated ticketing systems.

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Sheriff Suspends Enforcement of Some Miami School Bus Camera Tickets After Complaints

Mar

2025

School Bus Cameras

Sheriff Suspends Enforcement of Some Miami School Bus Camera Tickets After Complaints

In response to widespread complaints regarding erroneous school bus camera tickets, Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced the suspension of enforcement for certain violations. This decision follows an investigation revealing that many drivers were unfairly ticketed for legal actions, prompting a reassessment of the school district’s bus safety program.

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Steve Lehto: One State's AI-Issue Bus Passing Tickets Don't Hold Up in Court

Feb

2025

School Bus Cameras

Steve Lehto: One State's AI-Issue Bus Passing Tickets Don't Hold Up in Court

A recent investigation reveals that the majority of contested school bus camera tickets in Pennsylvania are dismissed in court, raising questions about the effectiveness and fairness of automated ticketing systems that generate significant revenue for companies and school districts.

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New Report Suggests Majority of Contested School Bus Camera Tickets Are Thrown Out by Judges

Feb

2025

School Bus Cameras

New Report Suggests Majority of Contested School Bus Camera Tickets Are Thrown Out by Judges

A recent investigation by 11 Investigates has revealed troubling insights into a school bus camera ticketing program that utilizes artificial intelligence to catch drivers who allegedly pass stopped school buses. The findings indicate that a significant majority of contested tickets are dismissed by judges, raising concerns about the program’s fairness and financial motivations.

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Red Lights, Green Cash: How a Florida Lawmaker Boosted BusPatrol and Benefited Her Family

Feb

2025

School Bus Cameras

Red Lights, Green Cash: How a Florida Lawmaker Boosted BusPatrol and Benefited Her Family

The article investigates the intertwining relationship between a Florida State Representative and the school bus camera company BusPatrol, revealing potential ethical conflicts and financial benefits to her family following the passage of legislation that allowed for the use of these cameras in Florida. The piece raises questions about public safety versus profit in the implementation of this new system.

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Florida School Bus Camera Program Raises Concerns Over Fairness and Due Process

Feb

2025

School Bus Cameras

Florida School Bus Camera Program Raises Concerns Over Fairness and Due Process

The new school bus camera program in Florida has caught tens of thousands of drivers violating stop signs, but many drivers feel unfairly ticketed and lack a proper process to contest their citations, raising questions about the program's fairness and its focus on revenue generation.

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SW Miami-Dade Man Fights Citation for Allegedly Passing Stopped School Bus

Jan

2025

School Bus Cameras

SW Miami-Dade Man Fights Citation for Allegedly Passing Stopped School Bus

A resident of Southwest Miami-Dade, Joe Yap, is contesting a traffic citation he received for allegedly passing a stopped school bus. Yap asserts his innocence, claiming he did not violate any traffic laws. This case raises questions about traffic enforcement and the implications for drivers accused of infractions without clear evidence.

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Jan

2025

School Bus Cameras

Putting a Stop to Public Corruption

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently highlighted a public corruption case involving a Dallas city councilman who accepted bribes related to a school bus stop-arm camera program. This case underscores the detrimental impact of corruption on public resources and community trust.

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Report Raises Ethical Questions About State Rep's Support of School Bus Camera Laws

Jan

2025

School Bus Cameras

Report Raises Ethical Questions About State Rep's Support of School Bus Camera Laws

A report by The Tributary has raised ethical concerns regarding Florida State Representative Vicki Lopez's support of school bus camera legislation, particularly given her son's employment with BusPatrol, a company that could potentially benefit from such laws.

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