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Editorial: Schools should employ bus stop scofflaw camera
Chicopee will pilot AI-powered stop-arm cameras on school buses to deter illegal passing, with fines up to $125 enforced through video evidence reviewed by local police.
One of the most critical rules of the road concerns the safety of schoolchildren, and the risk posed when motorists ignore the flashing light warning that precedes a school bus coming to a stop. As previously reported, many of the state’s police departments have posted notices on social media about the consequences of not stopping for school buses. Aside from the potential bodily harm, drivers could face a ticket and a fine. Unfortunately, the m…