School Bus Violation Results Reported In Abington

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — One year after cameras were added to Abington Township school buses, the police department has reported its findings from using the program.

The Abington Township Police Department said over 3,800 violations have been recorded of drivers who illegally pass school buses instead of stopping.

Most school districts in Montgomery County now arm their buses with cameras to prevent accidents involving vehicles striking students getting on and off the bus each day.

Police said the BusPatrol program is designed to promote safer driving behaviors and increase awareness around school bus safety.

Police said that any driver passing a stopped school bus equipped with an automated side stop signal arm enforcement system faces a $300 violation with no points on the driver's license.

Police have also posted videos of drivers captured speeding past stopped buses.

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"By staying alert and stopping for school buses, we can all play a part in keeping our children safe," police said.