Jacksonville, Fl — The Duval County Public School District is launching a new program designed to improve student safety around school buses.

The Bus Stop‑Arm Camera Violation Program will add an extra layer of protection for more than 30,000 students who ride school buses daily.

The district’s more than 900 buses will be equipped with stop-arm camera technology that will capture video and license plate information of vehicles that illegally pass a stopped school bus while the stop-arm is extended and the flashing red lights are activated.

Violators face a $225 fine. The initiative will roll out in two phases with a public awareness campaign throughout April.

Beginning May 1, official Notices of Violation will be issued, along with the fine.

The State of Florida documented more than 8,000 school bus stop-arm violations in 2025. By installing stop-arm camera technology, DCPS says it hopes to change the dangerous driving behaviors around school buses.

DCPS says the initiative will not cost the district any money. The program will operate through a revenue-sharing model.

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