The New School Bus Safety Guideline Can Fine Up to $200 to Drivers in Miami-Dade Country

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Miami-Dade County is launching a new school bus safety initiative that will issue $200 fines to drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.

Key Highlights

Starting Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus in Miami-Dade will receive a minimum $200 ticket in the mail. The program involves installing cameras on over 1,000 Miami-Dade County Public School buses to capture footage of vehicles unlawfully passing the buses when stopped to load/unload students

The cameras use AI technology to automatically detect violations and record evidence like the vehicle's license plate number. This initiative aims to combat reckless driving around school buses and improve student safety when boarding/exiting the buses

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) and the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) are collaborating on this new bus safety program utilizing camera enforcement and hefty fines for violators.

So in summary, 

The provided sources confirm that Miami-Dade is indeed launching a school bus safety program starting May 8th that will levy $200 fines, captured by AI cameras, on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses