Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) has announced that it will be implementing new technology to both protect students and cut down on those who drive recklessly around stopped school buses.
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AI cameras will now be used to catch those who disobey traffic laws surrounding school buses red-handed.
What Are the Laws in Michigan Around Stopped School Buses?
According to Michigan law, motorists must stop a minimum of 20 feet away from a school bus when it is stopped and has activated its stop signal. They must remain stopped until either the school bus begins moving again or the stop signal is turned off.
When Will Grand Rapids Public Schools Begin Using AI Cameras on School Buses?
According to a release from GRPS, the district, along with Dean Transportation and BusPatrol, has already begun the program. However, it is currently in its five-week warning period. During this…..