New School Bus Cameras to Fine Drivers Who Don't Stop

Cameras will catch drivers who don’t stop for school buses with flashing signals and subject them to a fine.

The Arlington County Board approved high-resolution cameras to be installed on school bus arms Tuesday.

“Too many times, drivers ignore the flashing lights and the side-mounted stop sign/signal arms, and drive right by stopped buses – endangering the kids who are getting out of those buses,” Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette said.

The policy will go into effect Feb. 1 and violators will receive a civil penalty of $250.

Around 700 citations were issued to drivers who did not stop for school buses over the past five years by The Arlington County Police Department.

“Putting cameras on school buses will help keep our students safe,” Fisette said.