Senate Passes Bill to Deter Illegal Passing of School Buses (May 2024)
www.senatedems.ct.gov

... Connecticut towns and cities would retain the option of adopting monitoring systems to detect and fine motorists who illegally pass parked school buses under a bill passed Thursday by the state Senate.

The bill cleared the chamber on a 35 " 1 vote and will now move to the House for consideration before the session's May 8 adjournment. ...

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Local cities and towns prepare to implement new bus safety laws (Auguat 2024)
www.nbcconnecticut.com

... Thousands of cars were caught on camera falling to stop for school buses in Bridgeport last school year.

"I don't think we can afford to lose our precious young people due to folks violating the rules of the road," said Sen. Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport).

Sen. Gaston pushed for the legislation that now allows cities and towns to fine violators up to $250 for illegally passing stopped school buses. Municipalities can also issue fines when drivers are captured on school bus cameras breaking the rule. The proceeds go back to the towns and cities to increase education measures and public safety.

"That means hiring additional police officers to be in the area to patrol the area, or whether or not there may be other safety measures, like maybe putting speed bumps," Gaston added. ...