Over 17,000 citations were issued in Brevard County alone during the program’s first year
ABOVE VIDEO: Space Coast Daily’s Zach Clark recently interviewed Sheriff Ivey and BusPatrol representative Justin Myers to explain the rules motorists must follow around school buses and how the camera technology helps enforce those laws.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – With Brevard County students returning to school on Monday, August 10, officials are reminding motorists to slow down, remain alert, and obey all laws involving stopped school buses.
School bus safety will once again be a major focus throughout Brevard County as thousands of students travel to and from school each weekday.
Last year, cameras were installed on Brevard Public Schools buses to help enforce school bus safety laws and identify motorists who illegally pass stopped buses.
According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, more than 17,000 citations were issued in Brevard County alone during the program’s first year.
The number highlights the continued danger faced by children as they enter and exit school buses across the county.
Space Coast Daily’s Zach Clark recently interviewed Sheriff Ivey and BusPatrol representative Justin Myers to explain the rules motorists must follow around school buses and how the camera technology helps enforce those laws.
The cameras are designed to detect vehicles that pass a school bus while its stop arm is extended and its red warning lights are flashing. Recorded footage is reviewed as part of the enforcement process, allowing violations to be documented even when a law enforcement officer is not present.
Motorists should begin slowing down when they see a school bus activate its yellow warning lights. Once the bus stops, displays flashing red lights and extends its stop arm, drivers must stop as required by Florida law and remain stopped until the signals are withdrawn and children have safely cleared the roadway.
Drivers should also give themselves additional time during morning and afternoon commutes as school buses return to neighborhoods and major roadways throughout Brevard County.
Sheriff Ivey and Myers emphasized that the program’s primary goal is not issuing citations—it is changing dangerous driving behavior and protecting students.
With classes beginning August 10, motorists are encouraged to remain patient, avoid distractions, and pay close attention whenever a school bus is nearby.
A few moments of caution can prevent a tragedy and help ensure every Brevard County student arrives at school and returns home safely.
