Connecticut towns are installing license plate reading cameras on school buses
Summary
Several towns in Connecticut are installing cameras on school buses that use artificial intelligence to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The cameras only activate when the bus is stopped with flashing lights, and the footage is given to local police to issue fines. Some residents are concerned about privacy and how the video is stored and shared.Key Facts
- Towns including Vernon, Bridgeport, Danbury, Shelton, Stratford, North Haven, and New Haven are using BusPatrol cameras on school buses.
- The cameras activate only when a bus has its warning lights and stop arm on.
- The footage helps catch drivers breaking laws against passing stopped school buses.
- New Haven’s over 300 buses recorded about 12,000 incidents this year.
- Vernon caught nearly 100 drivers passing stopped buses in just three days after starting the program.
- Since 2011, Connecticut allows digital video as evidence of traffic violations.
- A 2024 law gave towns more power to use video monitoring and fine violators.
- Some residents worry about privacy, data sharing, and use of AI surveillance linked to law enforcement.
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