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Committee backs bill allowing school districts to use stop‑arm cameras to curb illegal passings
Summary
Senate Bill 38, intended to reduce illegal passing of stopped school buses, was reported favorably after members debated whether enforcement should require a uniformed officer. Sponsors said cameras can document frequent violations and help small districts pay for equipment.
The House Transportation Committee on Thursday reported Senate Bill 38 with a committee substitute that allows school districts to use stop‑arm camera systems to document illegal passings and to collect civil penalties. Members debated whether final enforcement should rely on a camera‑initiated civil citation or require a uniformed officer to stop the vehicle.
Senator Greg Elkins (28th Senate District), the bill sponsor, said the proposal aims to address a “major problem” of drivers violating school bus stop arms. “1491 Kentucky school bus drivers were asked to keep track of every illegal…
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