DCPS rolls out school bus stop arm cameras

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The Duval County Public School District in Jacksonville, Florida is launching a new Bus Stop-Arm Camera Violation Program to equip its over 900 school buses with stop-arm camera technology. The cameras will capture video and license plate information of vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses, resulting in $225 fines for violators. The initiative is designed to address the over 8,000 school bus stop-arm violations documented in the state in 2025.

Why it matters

Student safety around school buses is a major concern, with thousands of dangerous stop-arm violations occurring each year in Florida. This new camera program gives DCPS an enforcement tool to crack down on this risky driving behavior and protect the over 30,000 students who ride the district's buses daily.

The details

The Bus Stop-Arm Camera Violation Program will roll out in two phases, with a public awareness campaign throughout April followed by the issuance of official Notices of Violation and fines starting on May 1. DCPS says the program will not cost the district any money and will operate through a revenue-sharing model.

• The state of Florida documented more than 8,000 school bus stop-arm violations in 2025.
• DCPS will launch a public awareness campaign throughout April 2026.
• Official Notices of Violation and fines will begin on May 1, 2026.

What’s next

Beginning May 1, official Notices of Violation will be issued, along with the $225 fine for violators.