US EditionPhilly school buses equipped with stop-arm cameras to deter dangerous driving
- On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the School District of Philadelphia unveiled a new pilot program involving school buses.
- This program intends to protect students and punish drivers who illegally pass school buses with extended stop arms.
- The pilot program will equip 20 buses throughout Philadelphia with AI-backed cameras to catch drivers violating the state's stopping law.
- Officials stated the program costs the district nothing because BusPatrol uses a 'violator-funded' model to install and maintain the cameras.
- The pilot program will run until mid-June, after which officials will review data on violations, hoping to change driver behavior and improve safety.
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20 cameras on School District of Philadelphia buses part of new pilot program
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The School District of Philadelphia is testing a new system to crack down on cars that illegally pass school buses. There are now 20 buses equipped with cameras as part of the Stop Arm Pilot program. Selected buses have routes along major highways and busy intersections. BusPatrol and Gatekeeper Systems are providing […]
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