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 …
School Bus Camera: How to tell if it’s on…
The short answer is… It’s always on. More specifically, the school bus camera or stop-arm camera system is continuously activated. BusPatrol Buses always record. As the bus driver turns the engine on, the camera begins to record in HD DVR. All seven …
School Bus Stop Arm Rules… the basics
School bus stop arm rules vary from state to state. However, drivers can use some basic common sense practices. First of all, slow down. Prepare for the school bus to stop. Above all, understand that the sole purpose of a school bus …
School Bus Camera Ticket & Stop-Arm Cameras
A school bus camera caught you passing a school bus. As a result, you’ve received a school bus camera ticket or fine in the mail. This is both frustrating and shocking. You are not alone. The good news is you have not …
Stop-Arm Camera Study: ‘Russian roulette’ with kids lives
A Stop-Arm Camera Study found that drivers illegally passed school buses over 30,000 times per day. What is a Stop-Arm Camera Study? A Stop-Arm Camera Study observes and analyzes data collected from cameras installed on school buses. Firstly, the school bus …
Dallas County Schools & BusPatrol Agreement
Dallas County Schools (DCS) and BusPatrol reached an agreement to save the school bus stop-arm camera safety program. As a result, BusPatrol’s stop-arm camera technology can be used. Stop-arm camera discourages drivers from illegally passing school buses and protects the lives of kids. The …
Stop-Arm Violation: In the news… 2018
The message from parents, superintendents, and school bus drivers on stop-arm violation is clear: when a school bus has the stop-arm out, it means STOP. Communities across the world are addressing the crisis of distracted or apathetic drivers who illegally pass school …
