New Haven to start fining drivers for illegally passing school buses

New Haven to begin program of $250 fines for passing stopped school buses

A 30-day "warning period" will begin Jan. 30, after which motorists passing stopped New Haven school buses will be fined.

New Haven launches school bus safety program to protect students

City leaders are shifting to a new strategy to better ensure school bus safety. It will have drivers coughing up money if they illegally pass school buses.

New Haven Public Schools launches school bus safety program, including bus cameras

New Haven Public Schools is rolling out a new school bus safety program aimed at protecting nearly 17,000 students who ride buses each day, city officials announced Thursday. The program, which uses camera technology to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, will begin with a warning period starting Friday. Drivers caught violating the law during this phase will...

New Haven to start fining drivers for illegally passing school buses

Elicker and other city and school officials detailed the fine process at a press conference Thursday. It can be watched in the video above. NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — You'll soon face a $250 fine if you illegally pass a school bus in New Haven, according to city officials on Thursday. Drivers will have a [...]