Bill > H3095

This bill authorizes cities and towns to install and operate digital video systems on school buses to catch drivers who illegally fail to stop for a school bus when its red lights are flashing and its stop arm is extended, a common safety measure to protect children boarding or disembarking. These systems, known as "school bus violation detection monitoring systems," will capture images and video of vehicles violating these laws, and the evidence will be reviewed by law enforcement to issue citations. The bill outlines specific requirements for the systems, including image quality and data retention, and clarifies that penalties for these violations are not criminal offenses and do not count as moving violations for insurance purposes, though they will be recorded on the owner's driving record. It also details the process for issuing citations, contesting violations, and the responsibilities of both the vehicle owner and any contracted vendors providing the technology, ensuring that vendor compensation is not based on the number of tickets issued.