An investigation by the Miami Herald and The Tributary unveiled that numerous Miami-Dade drivers received wrongful citations from the bus safety program. These fines were often issued to drivers legally navigating alongside stopped school buses due to confusion regarding raised medians. Many drivers facing these violations found the contestation process frustratingly inefficient, often leading them to pay fines rather than pursue appeals. Following these revelations, Miami-Dade Superintendent Jose Dotres instructed a review of the citation process, and the sheriff's office temporarily suspended enforcement of median violation citations, awaiting clarification on both future and retroactive applications.
Jennifer Gonzalez, who was fined by BusPatrol despite driving legally, highlights the challenges faced by drivers attempting to contest wrongful bus safety program fines.
The investigation revealed many Miami-Dade drivers issued tickets from the school district's bus safety program were doing so in error, receiving fines despite adhering to the law.
Superintendent Jose Dotres has directed a review of the citation process while the Miami-Dade Sheriff has temporarily suspended enforcement of median violation citations.
The investigation indicated a systematic issue in the citation review process, making it daunting for drivers to challenge violations effectively.
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