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Newport News Public Schools adding stop-arm cameras to school buses

The cameras will take pictures when someone drives past a school bus that has its stop sign and lights activated. Violators face a minimum penalty of a $250 fine.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News Public Schools is partnering with BusPatrol to make things safer for its students.

All 340 Newport News school buses will get stop-arm cameras. The cameras will take pictures when someone drives past a school bus that has its stop sign and red lights activated.

A police officer will review the images and will issue a ticket.

Passing a stopped school bus with its flashing lights activated and stop-arm extended is illegal in Virginia. Drivers must stop for a school bus approaching in any direction so that children can get on and off safely. Failing to do so will result in a minimum penalty of $250 for a first violation when captured by the BusPatrol program.

The cameras go online Monday, March 8.

   

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