An automated bus safety system in the Carlynton School District was scheduled to begin enforcement on Monday, March 23.
Carlynton officials said installation of the BusPatrol stop-arm safety technology on school buses had been completed.
The system uses cameras mounted on school buses to capture video evidence of vehicles that illegally pass a stopped school bus while its red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.
State law mandates drivers to stop for a school bus when its red lights are flashing.
“Our overarching goal is to protect our students as they get on and off the bus,” said Superintendent John Kreider. “Illegal passing of stopped school buses is dangerous and preventable.
“This program adds an additional layer of protection for our students and helps remind drivers of their responsibility to stop.”
Any potential violation recorded by the system is reviewed by local police before a citation is issued.
Carlynton officials say the district worked in partnership with Carnegie, Crafton, Robinson and Scott police departments to implement the program.
Each department has received training on the system and will review alleged violations prior to issuing citations.
