Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's school bus safety laws to authorize using school bus monitoring systems for enforcement. It changes penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses: violations captured by these systems will result in only a $250 civil penalty (instead of potential fines or jail time), with funds directed to municipalities and school districts for safety programs. The law applies to buses transporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities when stopped to load/unload. It does not create new monitoring systems but specifies how existing systems can be used to enforce stop laws through civil penalties.
EducationSupports EducationBill directs penalty funds from school bus violations to school districts for safety programs, enhancing student safety and providing financial support for educational environments.
TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill enhances transportation safety by authorizing school bus monitoring systems for enforcement and directing penalty funds to safety programs, improving vehicle regulations.
In committee Jan 9, 2024
1 co-sponsor