HB 5587
To authorize cameras in school buses to send red light violators footage directly to the applicable law enforcement agency for ticketing and enforcement
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows for the installation of cameras on school buses in West Virginia. When a driver illegally passes a stopped school bus with flashing lights, footage from these cameras will be sent directly to law enforcement agencies for ticketing and enforcement purposes. Violations of this law carry escalating fines and potential license suspension or jail time, with felony charges and longer prison sentences for causing serious injury or death. The bill also addresses signage requirements for school buses and mandates an education campaign regarding school bus safety.
Key provisions
- Cameras will be installed on school buses to record instances of drivers passing stopped buses.
- Footage from these cameras will be sent to law enforcement agencies for ticketing violations.
- Drivers illegally passing a school bus face fines, potential license suspension, and possible jail time.
- A felony charge and significant prison sentence are imposed for causing serious bodily injury or death while violating the law.
- School buses must display specific signage to indicate they are school buses.
- Existing flashing lights and lettering on sold or transferred buses must be removed unless sold for school transportation.
- The State Police will conduct an information campaign to educate drivers about the law.
- The State Board of Education will create rules regarding school bus idling.
Who is affected
- Drivers of motor vehicles
- School bus drivers
- Law enforcement agencies
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