CCSD to Launch 'Stop Arm' Cameras on School Buses Across Las Vegas Valley

New technology aims to boost safety for students and catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:55pm

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The Clark County School District (CCSD), the nation's fifth-largest school district, is working to deploy 'stop arm' cameras on its school buses across the Las Vegas Valley. These cameras will help catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, a growing problem with an estimated six violations per day. The district is reviewing proposals from vendors like Safety Vision, which has deployed similar systems in 120 other school districts, and expects to present the program to the Board of Trustees in the coming months.

Why it matters

Student safety is a top priority for CCSD, and the new stop arm cameras are part of a broader effort to protect children at bus stops and on their commutes to and from school. The cameras can help law enforcement identify and cite dangerous drivers, while also providing valuable video footage to assist in emergencies or incidents involving students.

The details

CCSD buses make over 62,000 stops every day across Clark County. A pilot study found that six drivers illegally pass a single CCSD school bus stop arm each day. The new stop arm camera technology, enabled by Assembly Bill 527, will automatically capture video of violations, which will be reviewed by law enforcement before citations are issued. The cameras can also work in tandem with existing surveillance cameras on CCSD buses to provide real-time monitoring and assist with emergencies or hit-and-run incidents.

  • CCSD received six proposals in response to its August 2025 request for proposals (RFP) for the stop arm camera program.
  • CCSD expects to present the stop arm camera program to the Board of Trustees at an upcoming meeting in February 2026.

The players

Clark County School District (CCSD)

The fifth-largest school district in the United States, serving the Las Vegas Valley area.

Safety Vision

A company that has deployed stop arm cameras and surveillance systems in 120 other school districts across the country.

Assembly Bill 527

Legislation that allows school districts in Nevada to deploy stop arm cameras and requires law enforcement review before citations are issued.

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What they’re saying

“You're helping, obviously, your students on the bus. You're trying to provide as much safety for them as well, but you're also helping the community and having additional cameras and eyes on the road to work with law enforcement.”

— Haylee Read, Strategic Account Manager, Safety Vision (FOX5 Vegas)

What’s next

CCSD expects to review the stop arm camera proposals and present the program to the Board of Trustees at an upcoming meeting in February 2026.

The takeaway

The new stop arm cameras are a proactive step by CCSD to enhance student safety and work with law enforcement to address the growing problem of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. By deploying this technology, the district aims to protect children, hold dangerous drivers accountable, and provide valuable video evidence to assist in emergencies or incidents.