y Hudson Valley School bus cameras coming to Putnam

By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

All six school districts in Putnam County are expected to soon have equipment on school buses designed to identify drivers that illegally pass stopped buses so they can be issued tickets. It's the result of a five-year agreement announced by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne with the Lorton, Virginia-based company BusPatrol America LLC. Under the agreement, BusPatrol will cover the cost of installing cameras and license plate readers on school buses. BusPatrol also will operate the enforcement program, taking responsibility for identifying violators, issuing tickets, collecting fines and preparing documents for going after violators in court if that becomes necessary.

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