As the school bells ring once more in Decatur Township, there’s a new feature hitting the streets that’ll have drivers thinking twice. The Metropolitan School District has added stop arm cameras to several buses to ramp up safety for the kiddos. It seems that a bit of tech is all it takes to catch those who zoom by when the lights are flashing and the stop arms are out—as if drivers needed yet another reason to follow the rules of the road!

The best part? According to Todd Scounce, the Director of Transportation, these cameras will catch not just the license plates but also the faces of those who neglect the safety of children boarding and disembarking. Can you imagine the sight of a driver getting a ticket, all while trying to avoid making eye contact with the camera? It sounds like a scene from a reality show where bad drivers get called out for their shenanigans!

With the start of the school year, the district is on high alert for those seemingly oblivious to the rules. Scounce shared that they accumulate data on this reckless behavior and then bring in the police to focus on high-traffic areas. Safety stats are no joke—98% of the district’s buses passed inspection this year! That shows they’re committed to the well-being of students, which is something we can all root for.

So what’s your take? Do you think the addition of these cameras will really make a difference, or is this just another way to catch people on their bad days? Let’s hear your thoughts!