24
Apr
2025
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
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.
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17
Apr
2025
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
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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10
Feb
2025
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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09
Feb
2025
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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07
Feb
2025
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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07
Feb
2025
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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27
Jan
2025
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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