The school bus camera program in Miami-Dade County, designed to catch drivers illegally passing stopped school buses, is facing scrutiny following a Herald investigation revealing numerous erroneous tickets. Many drivers reported receiving citations in error, especially those legally driving on the opposite side of a median. Amid rising community concerns, the school board has voted for a comprehensive audit of the program, which has generated $8 million this year, with the revenue shared between the school district and the private contractor, Bus Patrol. The sheriff's office has ceased participation pending the audit.
Miami-Dade schools partnered with Bus Patrol, a private company, to equip school buses with automated cameras designed to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses.
In response to the fallout, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz suspended her department's participation in the program.
This year alone, the district earned $8 million in revenue from the program, which is earmarked for public safety initiatives under state law.
School board member Roberto Alonso...said he acted in response to increasing media attention and community concerns.
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