School bus cameras will help catch driver violations in Upper Darby
UPPER DARBY, Pa. - In an effort keep students safe, some schools in Delaware County are turning to newer technology for the new school year.
The Upper Darby School District is adding license-plate-reading cameras to its school buses.
The technology uses photo enforcement cameras to catch drivers who pass buses with its ‘Stop’ arm out and red lights are on.
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When the cameras catch a driving violation, they capture the vehicle's license plate, then issue a ticket to the driver via mail.
The Upper Chichester School District implemented the same system last year.