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Stop-arm camera bill could send about $350 per violation to district transportation funds, presenter says

Grand Rapids Public Schools Legislative Committee · September 24, 2024
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Miss Simas told the committee a bill that passed the House would authorize stop-arm cameras and automatic digital-video transmission to law enforcement and redirect roughly $350 in civil fine revenue per violation to school district transportation departments; she said the bill has bipartisan support and is likely to reach the Senate floor.

Miss Simas briefed the Grand Rapids Public Schools legislative committee on a bill aimed at motorists who run school bus stop arms. The presenter said the proposal would authorize stop-arm cameras mounted on the bus arm, create digital video evidence automatically transmitted to local law enforcement, and redirect approximately $350 in civil fine revenue per violation back to school…

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