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New State Law Allows School Districts To Install Stop-Arm Cameras On Buses New State Law Allows School Districts To Install Stop-Arm Cameras On Buses
New State Law Allows School Districts To Install Stop-Arm Cameras On Buses A new law may give drivers planning to pass stopped school buses in New York pause, as they will soon be outfitted with stop-arm cameras to record drivers illegally putting children at risk. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that will authorize school districts statewide to install stop-arm cameras on school buses in order to catch motorists who unlawfully pass a stopped bus in an effort to ensure the safety of New York students. “No parent should ever have to worry that their child’s bus ride to and from school is anything other than safe and easy,” Cuomo stated. “By signing th…

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by Zak Failla
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Random Drug Tests For School Bus Drivers Under New State Law Random Drug Tests For School Bus Drivers Under New State Law
Random Drug Tests For School Bus Drivers Under New State Law School bus drivers in New York will soon be subjected to random drug and alcohol tests following the passage of new legislature. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that will crack down on potentially impaired school bus drivers, requiring them all to submit to random testing throughout the year.  The law, which was signed by Cuomo last week, will take effect in 120 days. It will also prevent drivers from consuming alcohol eight hours prior to their shift, an increase of two hours from the previous laws. The drivers will be placed in a pool for random screenings once the legislatu…

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by Zak Failla