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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26
Jan
2025
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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26
Jan
2025
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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09
Jan
2025
In an alleged effort to enhance student safety, Charlotte County has approved a pilot program that will equip select school buses with cameras to capture evidence of motorists who illegally pass stopped buses. This initiative aims to deter dangerous driving behaviors and is supported by a new Florida law that allows such measures.
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31
Dec
2024
Onondaga County is implementing a new initiative to install surveillance cameras on buses across five school districts. This measure aims to deter illegal passing of stopped school buses, a significant safety concern for students.
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