Bill > HB2530

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the use of stop arm cameras on school buses to enforce traffic safety laws. The legislation defines "education providers" broadly, including school districts, early learning programs, and correctional education programs, and allows these providers to contract with law enforcement agencies and private entities to install stop arm cameras on school buses. These cameras are specifically designed to photograph drivers who illegally pass school buses when safety lights are activated. The bill mandates that warning signs be posted on buses, and provides detailed procedures for issuing citations based on camera evidence, including a requirement that a police officer review the evidence before a citation is issued. The legislation includes provisions for how registered vehicle owners can respond to citations, such as submitting a certificate of innocence if they were not driving, and establishes a process for potentially dismissing or reissuing citations. Importantly, the bill stipulates that any monetary penalties collected from citations issued via stop arm camera evidence must be disbursed to the education provider that had the camera installed, creating a potential financial incentive for implementing these safety measures. The primary goal of the bill is to enhance student safety during school bus boarding and unboarding by providing a mechanism to enforce traffic laws and deter drivers from illegally passing stopped school buses.

Education

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2530