School bus stop arm violation enforcement

The CrossingGuard school bus stop arm violation enforcement system, the latest innovation from American Traffic Solutions (ATS), consists of high resolution cameras mounted to the front and rear driver's side of a school bus. When the stop arm is extended, the system automatically detects if a vehicle passes the stopped school bus within the enforced zone. To allow the bus driver to stay focused on the road and the children on the bus, the CrossingGuard system automatically activates. High quality violation
January 30, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The CrossingGuard school bus stop arm violation enforcement system, the latest innovation from 17 American Traffic Solutions (ATS), consists of high resolution cameras mounted to the front and rear driver's side of a school bus. When the stop arm is extended, the system automatically detects if a vehicle passes the stopped school bus within the enforced zone. To allow the bus driver to stay focused on the road and the children on the bus, the CrossingGuard system automatically activates. High quality violation images of a vehicle's licence plate and a video that captures the entire violation event, provide the evidence law enforcement officers need to effectively prosecute these violations.
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