The Lee County School District has officially launched a comprehensive school bus stop arm safety program, with plans to equip more than 650 buses with advanced camera technology to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.
The program is a partnership between the school district, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Bus Patrol, a school bus safety technology provider. The initiative begins with a 30-day educational period before full enforcement starts Dec. 8.
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Lee County launches school bus stop arm camera program to protect students
“The safety of our children is my number one priority,” said Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin. “I will no longer tolerate or risk students getting hurt as they board or exit our buses. That’s a non-starter for me.”
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