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Traffic cameras on school buses in Montgomery County, Maryland

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Traffic cameras on school buses in Montgomery County, Maryland

 

The Montgomery County, Maryland public schools now have traffic cameras on several school buses and additional cameras are being installed each month. The buses are being wired so staff will be able to move the traffic cameras to different buses.

Drivers that are caught on camera as they pass stopped school buses will be charged $125 for the violation. If you let another family member or a friend borrow your car, you may be responsible if they illegally pass a stopped school bus. If you are a careless driver, you may be thankful that your actions are caught by a camera rather than a police officer.

When a police officer catches a motorist passing a stopped school bus, the citation will be for a $570 fine and three points on their license. Be careful when you are driving and obey the local traffic laws.

 

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

We don't have a big problem with this out my way. Then again, we don't have the traffic that you have in your part of the country. I think this is a great idea. 

Feb 06, 2014 08:26 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Roy,

 People not driving the 20 MPH or passing school buses when they have their stop signs are definitely some of my biggest pet peeves!

Feb 06, 2014 09:14 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think this is a good thing. Getting the word out to drivers that they are being watched will be the hard part.

Feb 06, 2014 11:08 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Roy, Is this a real problem. Do cars regularly fail to stop when a school bus turns on their signal to stop? Or did someone do this once and big sister/brother decides that video cameras are needed for buses. Maybe we could have a drone assigned to each us that will make sure no one misbehaves. 

Feb 06, 2014 02:32 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Good idea, could save lives!

Feb 06, 2014 03:09 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Roy. People don't actually pass a school bus when they shouldn't, do they? That is a dumb and dangerous move.

Feb 06, 2014 05:59 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

You want to make the kids really safe?  Install seat belts Roy.

Feb 06, 2014 07:31 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Roy, it is a sad state of affairs that people are so ignorant! Enjoy your day!

Feb 06, 2014 07:38 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing the information. Have a good day.

Feb 06, 2014 08:00 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

That's a pretty hefty fine, Roy.  Drivers better behave near those school buses.

Feb 06, 2014 08:04 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

i am against the stationary ones but am all for cameras on buses. There is no excuse to endanger a child on a bus by passing it. Have a good Friday

Feb 06, 2014 09:23 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, good idea and this will give more safety to our school-age kiddos!

Feb 06, 2014 09:48 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Roy, this information should be sent out quarterly to remind motorist about the cameras and hefty fines.

Feb 06, 2014 10:09 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. Have a great day and an outstanding weekend. We are expecting more winter weather in Maryland over the weekend.

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Feb 06, 2014 11:08 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes a good practice to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for current posts.

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