New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says top lawmakers have reached an agreement on the details of legislation that would authorize cameras on school buses to catch drivers who pass them illegally.
The Democrat said Tuesday that protecting the safety of school children is of paramount importance and that he looks forward to signing the bill.
The proposal before lawmakers would allow school districts to mount cameras on the stop arms of school buses, which extend when buses stop to pick up or drop off students
Drivers caught passing a stopped bus would face $250 fines, with municipalities and school districts splitting the money.
There was already broad support for the measure but the details had to be finalized before lawmakers could act.
A vote is expected within coming weeks.
(AP)
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Drivers beware. According to the law if a school bus has its lights flashing on the service road on a street like Ocean Parkway or Eastern Parkway you must stop even on the main roadway. Therefore if you are passing Mvakshai Hashem, Torah Temima, Mir, Lubabvich etc. and the bus is letting off the children get ready to have your picture taken. LOL