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School board directs superintendent to pursue stop‑arm camera ordinance and partnerships to curb bus stop violations
Summary
The board voted unanimously to direct the superintendent to work with county officials and the sheriff’s office to pursue a county ordinance and partnerships to install stop‑arm cameras on school buses. Members said the program could improve student safety and generate revenue to offset lost red‑light camera income.
The New Hanover County Schools Board unanimously directed the superintendent to work with county commissioners and the sheriff’s office to pursue a county ordinance enabling the use of stop‑arm cameras on school buses.
Board members described recent legislation that allows localities to use third‑party companies to review camera images, verify stop‑arm violations and forward verified incidents to law enforcement for citations. Supporters said…
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