JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools has collected more than $600,000 from bus stop arm camera violations since launching the program, and new data reveals where drivers are breaking the law most often.
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The school system mailed 5,277 tickets in August and 5,221 tickets in September.
Ten hotspots top violation list
Ten roadway locations account for the highest number of violations in Duval County. Two corridors stand out: Beach Boulevard and University Boulevard.
The full list of top violation locations includes:
8800 block of Atlantic Blvd.
2500 block of University Blvd. N
11400 block of Beach Blvd.
3700 block of University Blvd. S
11900 block of Beach Blvd.
3800 block of Blanding Blvd.
12800 block of Beach Blvd.
2800 block of Dunn Ave.
12100 block of Beach Blvd.
1100 block of Lane Ave. S
Drivers say they didn’t know they were breaking the law
Drivers along Beach Boulevard say many are unaware they’re violating the law. Parents who spoke with Channel 4 say the issue is one of awareness — and consequence.
“When I was younger, I didn’t understand the dangers of it, and one time I did it myself — I was young; I was like 16 years old, and I learned real quick that’s the last thing you ever want to do with these kids,” said Linnea Lamour, a parent.
DCPS launched the bus stop arm camera program in April, placing cameras on approximately 900 buses. After a trial period, the school system began issuing fines in May.
Parents push for stronger penalties
Many parents say fines alone aren’t enough to change driver behavior.
“Fines — if that’s not working, nah, I think people need to be put up, cause that, that’s dangerous,” Lamour said.
“Fines — people are just going to pay the fines or not pay the fines. There has to be something more, like losing your driver’s license and registration, for example — something that really hits home. The fine they just pay on their credit card and move on,” said Brian Nevells, a parent.
Understanding the law: When must drivers stop?
The road layouts along some of the top violation corridors may be contributing to the confusion. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, if there is a turn lane between multi-directional roads, drivers in both directions must stop when a school bus is loading or unloading.
The only exception: if a paved or unpaved barrier separates the lanes of traffic, drivers on the opposite side are not required to stop.
Where does the money go?
The nearly $700,000 collected in violation revenue must be used according to strict guidelines under Florida law.
A school board member explained the limitations during a recent board meeting.
“They gave me a list of things actually, but it’s very narrow. I mean, it’s basically safety and security around transportation for our students, and it’s around incentives for bus drivers and monitors. Outside of that, it’s not a lot of wiggle room,” the board member said.
Parents say they’re hoping the program — and the public attention it brings — will lead to fewer drivers blowing past stopped school buses.
“Use common sense, but I guess it’s not that common, right? So I just say that people need to think — this is a school bus. You don’t have anywhere you need to be in that moment, and these are kids’ lives. So it’s really important,” Lamour said.
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