Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz announced on Friday that she “immediately suspended enforcement of all citations that relate to median violations.”<\/p>\n
The program in Miami-Dade issues tickets to drivers who illegally pass a school bus. The camera automatically captures license plates and ticket citations for drivers going 10 mph or more over the school zone speed limit, which is 5 mph.<\/p>\n
The cameras are mounted to poles and on the side of buses. They were initially approved by Miami-Dade County in 2024.<\/p>\n
A median violation typically refers to a situation in which a driver violates traffic laws related to the median \u2013 a strip of land or barrier separating lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions on a road.<\/p>\n
It’s unclear why the sheriff’s office decided to stop the program.<\/p>\n
The suspension of citations for school bus camera violations has left many wondering what’s next for the program. While the reasons behind the decision are unclear, one thing is certain: the move has left many drivers and pedestrians concerned about the safety of our roads.<\/p>\n
* What is the purpose of the school bus camera program?
\nThe program aims to deter reckless driving and improve safety around school buses by issuing citations to drivers who illegally pass a school bus.
\n* What is a median violation?
\nA median violation typically refers to a situation in which a driver violates traffic laws related to the median \u2013 a strip of land or barrier separating lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions on a road.
\n* Why was the program suspended?
\nIt’s unclear why the sheriff’s office decided to stop the program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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