FL legislature approves bill to fix appeals process over school bus camera fines

Environmental advocates call for more electric school buses in Pinellas

Environmentalists in Pinellas County are calling for a renewed focus on electric school buses. They say it could improve air quality and children’s health. Leaders spoke to the media this month inside an electric bus in Campbell Park in South St Pete.  The park and a neighboring elementary school are located next to a major St. Pete interstate. Lorna Perez with Moms Clean Air Force says emissions from cars on the road can be harmful.  “This loca…

FL legislature approves bill to fix appeals process over school bus camera fines

The wheels of change are in motion for drivers who believe they were unfairly caught on camera passing a Florida school bus while it was stopped for kids.In quietly filed legislation that got the green light from lawmakers this week, drivers will soon be able to challenge the fine without going to court or paying more just to defend themselves. The fix comes just three months after we were first in the state to uncover how the states new school …