CCPS installs new school bus technology to enhance safety as schools prepare to open
This article was originally published on Carroll County Times on OCT 16, 2020 AT 5:00 AM Buses will be boasting new safety technology when they roll out Monday morning to transport students across the county as Carroll County Public Schools begins its hybrid learning plan. …
Suffolk County school buses to start using Stop Arm Camera Program
This article was originally published on abc7ny.com on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 5:53PM BAY SHORE, Suffolk County (WABC) — School buses in Suffolk County will now be able to track the drivers who blow past them while they’re stopped with their lights …
U.S. Transportation Safety Agency to States: Enact Lifesaving Law to Permit Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses to Issue Citations to Negligent Drivers
BusPatrol applauds the NTSB’s Latest Safety Recommendations for Improved School Bus Safety Enforcement Measures. LORTON, Va., April 7, 2020 — BusPatrol, a leading school bus safety technology company, applauds the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) recommendations encouraging the adoption of stop-arm cameras …
Fond Memories of My Time on The School Bus
by Helen W.| Queen’s University Much like the President of BusPatrol, I have some very fond memories of my time on the school bus. When my family and I moved in Gr.1 and started fresh at a new elementary school; when …
A stop-arm violation strips away the safety that is associated with school buses
Emily M. | Kwantlen Polytechnic University A stop-arm violation strips away the safety that is associated with school buses, as other road users fail to stop for a stopped and flashing school bus this puts students in great danger. Many students trust that …
The Punishments for Stop-Arm Violations are not Heavily Enforced
Name: Sophia X. | University of Texas at Austin School buses have long been a part of the neighborhood scenery. For students, these school buses represent a reliable transportation method. However, for many motorists caught behind them, these yellow buses are a …
Stop arm violations lay risk to all parties involved
by Fatima A. | University of Calgary Stop arm violations are potentially fatal traffic law infractions which constitute a severe response from the public and government, as motorists are gambling with the lives of children every time they pass a school …
The kids on these buses can’t speak up on their own, we have to be their voices.
Name: Crystal W. | Simon Fraser University Although becoming aware of all safety precautions on the road is vital prior to becoming a licensed driver, people continue to abuse and disobey the laws that ensure everyone’s safety, in particular, the safety …
Stop-arm school bus camera? How it works…
The key to a good stop-arm camera is a good system and a dedicated team to review and audit footage. The best stop-arm school bus cameras work through a thorough capture and revision process. All footage is captured, recorded, archived and reviewed. …
Stop-arm school bus camera footage? What is a stop-arm?
A stop–arm is a piece of mechanical hardware that extends from the (driver’s side) left side of a school bus. BusPatrol installs the camera mechanically and electronically on the device. Stop-arms fold neatly into the side of a school bus. Bus drivers …
