The Spencerport Central School District’s buses are now equipped with camera technology to deter and record incidents of vehicles illegally passing a stopped school bus.
The Monroe County School Bus Safety Program is a violator-funded program that enhances student safety around buses and impresses upon drivers the importance of this law and its consequences. The county recently reported that in 2024-25, more than 8.500 citations were issued to motorists, and since its inception in 2023, there have been a total 13,300 citations.
Under New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop-arm, whether approaching from the front or the rear, and regardless of the type of road. Violators caught by the Bus Patrol cameras will face a $250 fine for a first offense, with escalating penalties for subsequent violations within 18 months.
Please adhere to all New York State traffic laws, and keep students safe.
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