25
Apr
2025
25
Apr
2025
School Bus Cameras
Drivers Hit With School Bus Camera Fine in Polk County Must Pay More to Appeal It
Florida's new school bus camera program, aimed at enhancing student safety, has sparked significant controversy, leading to the suspension of the program in several districts. Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone highlights the frustrations of drivers who have received fines under this system, revealing systemic issues that complicate the appeal process and raise questions about the program's fairness.
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24
Apr
2025
School Bus Cameras
The Law That Helped Miami Schools Make Millions Off Bus Camera Tickets May Change
A new bill in Florida is set to revise the existing school bus camera law, which has been a significant source of revenue for Miami schools through fines collected from traffic violations. The proposed changes aim to alleviate the burden on administrative courts by shifting the responsibility of handling ticket disputes from the courts to the school districts themselves.
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17
Apr
2025
School Bus Cameras
"Stealing From Us": Miami Drivers Fed Up With School District's Bus Camera Program
Miami-Dade County drivers are expressing significant frustration over the school district's bus camera program, operated by BusPatrol. Allegations of unfair ticketing practices have emerged, with many motorists claiming they received fines for violations they did not commit. This situation raises questions about the program's effectiveness and fairness.
3 min read
17
Apr
2025
School Bus Cameras
"Significant Errors": Sheriff Suspends Miami School District’s Bus Camera Program
Miami-Dade County's controversial school bus camera ticketing program has been suspended by Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz due to significant errors in ticket issuance and a lack of appeal options for drivers. Initially launched in May, the program aimed to enhance student safety by penalizing drivers who illegally passed stopped school buses, but it has faced widespread criticism and scrutiny.
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25
Mar
2025
School Bus Cameras
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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09
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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10
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.
3 min read
09
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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