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Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Hudson Valley (VIDEO): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Hudson Valley (VIDEO): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn
Drivers Caught Passing School Buses In Hudson Valley (Video): 'Be Patient,' Officials Warn Authorities in Orange County are urging drivers to obey school bus stop laws following repeated violations that continue to endanger children including many that have been caught on camera.  In a social media post on Tuesday, Feb. 4, Orange County Emergency Services shared a video showing numerous instances of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses—despite flashing red lights and extended stop arms.  🚨 Watch This Video 🚨 It highlights just a few of the alarming violations we frequently witness across Orange County of... Posted by Orange County Emergency Services- NY on…

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by Ben Crnic
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County Equips School Buses With Stop-Arm Cameras In Hudson Valley County Equips School Buses With Stop-Arm Cameras In Hudson Valley
County Equips School Buses With Stop-Arm Cameras In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley county is ensuring drivers are fined for not stopping for a stopped school bus by installing new stop-arm cameras. Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that stop-arm cameras have been installed on nearly all school buses countywide in time for the 2024 school year. “These cameras will automatically record any vehicle that illegally passes a stopped school bus, capturing crucial evidence that will be used to enforce traffic laws and hold offenders accountable,” explained Day. “But this program is not about enforcement; it’s about saving lives, and n…

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by Kathy Reakes