School Bus Cameras Start In Abington Twp.

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA —The Abington Township School District is the latest in the Philadelphia region to have cameras on school buses, which will begin its use on Monday.

Earlier this year, to enhance student safety, the Abington Township School Board approved agreements with BusPatrol America and the Abington Township Police Department for the installation of stop-arm cameras on district school buses.

The implementation of an enforcement system captures any violations that occur within the boundaries of the township.

BusPatrol outfits fleets with the latest stop-arm safety technology, including stop-arm cameras, DVR and storage devices, interior cameras, GPS, telemetry, and LTE connectivity.

The enforcement program is powered by proprietary software and processes, and by experienced safety professionals who coordinate with police and local officials.

When a school bus is preparing to stop and its lights and stop-arm are activated, BusPatrol safety technology is triggered.

AI-enabled stop-arm cameras capture incidents involving vehicles illegally passing the bus.

Through cloud computing, data is sent to BusPatrol's safety experts, who then review the footage and prepare evidence packages for law enforcement.

By coupling technology-based enforcement with education and public safety campaigns, the aim is to change driver behavior around school buses and children.

For more information, including school bus-stopping laws and penalties for violating such laws, please click this website.