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Student Guardian from Redflex

Redflex Traffic Systems in the US has announced its latest innovation, Student Guardian, designed to curb dangerous driving behaviours, and enforce traffic laws on school bus routes. Every school day, thousands of motorists break state laws by driving around stopped school buses. The system provides students with an extra layer of protection as they enter and exit the bus, capturing images and video of potential violators who put children’s lives in danger.
May 22, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
112 Redflex Traffic Systems in the US has announced its latest innovation, Student Guardian, designed to curb dangerous driving behaviours, and enforce traffic laws on school bus routes. Every school day, thousands of motorists break state laws by driving around stopped school buses. The system provides students with an extra layer of protection as they enter and exit the bus, capturing images and video of potential violators who put children’s lives in danger.

Student Guardian is installed on the front and rear driver’s side of a school bus. It monitors traffic while the stop arm of the bus is
displayed, leaving the driver free to focus on students. Data supporting possible violations, including high-definition video and high-resolution images of licence plates and drivers, is submitted to local law enforcement to determine whether a citation is warranted.

Redflex says Student Guardian can be operated at no cost to taxpayers, and there is no upfront capital investment for cities and districts. The programme is fully funded by violations.

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