A camera installed on a school bus to capture images of vehicles that pass illegally (VOCM News)
The provincial government is stepping up its efforts to catch people who illegally pass school buses.
It’s launching a four-month pilot in Corner Brook, Gander, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador West, Marystown and Paradise at the start of this school year.
One bus in each of those municipalities will be equipped with a camera which will activate when the stop arm is extended.
Fines for passing a school bus with the arm extended range from $500 – $1200.
Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions will be responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of the devices, as well as issuing the tickets.