Over 200 School Bus Violations Reported In Abington Twp.

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA —The Abington Township Police Department has issued over 200 violations following the first month that school buses have been equipped with stop-arm cameras.

Abington Police said that they are already seeing the impact of the new BusPatrol program to keep school children safe.

Police said in just 30 days, there have been 205 approved violations of drivers illegally passing a school bus.

"That's 205 too many," police said. "Let’s make sure we’re all doing our part to keep our children safe. It's the law and it could save a life."

Abington Township School District announced in November that it would install stop-arm cameras on school buses to enhance student safety with agreements approved with BusPatrol America and the police department.

The enforcement system captures any violations that occur within the boundaries of the township.

BusPatrol outfits fleets with the latest stop-arm safety technology, including stop-arm cameras, DVR and storage devices, interior cameras, GPS, telemetry, and LTE connectivity.

The enforcement program is powered by proprietary software and processes, and by experienced safety professionals who coordinate with police and local officials.

When a school bus is preparing to stop and its lights and stop-arm are activated, BusPatrol safety technology is triggered.

AI-enabled stop-arm cameras capture incidents involving vehicles illegally passing the bus.

Through cloud computing, data is sent to BusPatrol's safety experts, who then review the footage and prepare evidence packages for law enforcement.

By coupling technology-based enforcement with education and public safety campaigns, the aim is to change driver behavior around school buses and children.

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