U.S. Transportation Safety Agency to States: Enact Lifesaving Law to Permit Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses to Issue Citations to Negligent Drivers
BusPatrol applauds the NTSB’s Latest Safety Recommendations for Improved School Bus Safety Enforcement Measures. LORTON, Va., April 7, 2020 — BusPatrol, a leading school bus safety technology company, applauds the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) recommendations encouraging the adoption of stop-arm cameras …
Fond Memories of My Time on The School Bus
by Helen W.| Queen’s University Much like the President of BusPatrol, I have some very fond memories of my time on the school bus. When my family and I moved in Gr.1 and started fresh at a new elementary school; when …
A stop-arm violation strips away the safety that is associated with school buses
Emily M. | Kwantlen Polytechnic University A stop-arm violation strips away the safety that is associated with school buses, as other road users fail to stop for a stopped and flashing school bus this puts students in great danger. Many students trust that …
The Punishments for Stop-Arm Violations are not Heavily Enforced
Name: Sophia X. | University of Texas at Austin School buses have long been a part of the neighborhood scenery. For students, these school buses represent a reliable transportation method. However, for many motorists caught behind them, these yellow buses are a …
Stop arm violations lay risk to all parties involved
by Fatima A. | University of Calgary Stop arm violations are potentially fatal traffic law infractions which constitute a severe response from the public and government, as motorists are gambling with the lives of children every time they pass a school …
The kids on these buses can’t speak up on their own, we have to be their voices.
Name: Crystal W. | Simon Fraser University Although becoming aware of all safety precautions on the road is vital prior to becoming a licensed driver, people continue to abuse and disobey the laws that ensure everyone’s safety, in particular, the safety …
Stop-arm school bus camera? How it works…
The key to a good stop-arm camera is a good system and a dedicated team to review and audit footage. The best stop-arm school bus cameras work through a thorough capture and revision process. All footage is captured, recorded, archived and reviewed. …
Stop-arm school bus camera footage? What is a stop-arm?
A stop–arm is a piece of mechanical hardware that extends from the (driver’s side) left side of a school bus. BusPatrol installs the camera mechanically and electronically on the device. Stop-arms fold neatly into the side of a school bus. Bus drivers …
School Bus Camera: How to tell if it’s on…
The short answer is… It’s always on. More specifically, the school bus camera or stop-arm camera system is continuously activated. BusPatrol Buses always record. As the bus driver turns the engine on, the camera begins to record in HD DVR. All seven …
School Bus Stop Arm Rules… the basics
School bus stop arm rules vary from state to state. However, drivers can use some basic common sense practices. First of all, slow down. Prepare for the school bus to stop. Above all, understand that the sole purpose of a school bus …
