Vermont H0304 mandates traffic cameras on school buses and allows civil violations for illegally passing a school bus.

Vermont H0304 requires all Types I and II school buses to be equipped with traffic cameras to record violations of illegally passing a stopped school bus. These cameras must capture only the number plates of violating vehicles and not record images of occupants. The video or images are preserved for up to 90 days or until the violation is dismissed or the penalty is collected. The bill also allows for the issuance of a civil traffic violation based on the camera footage.

Vermont H0304 mandates traffic cameras on school buses and allows civil violations for illegally passing a school bus.

Vermont H0304 requires all Types I and II school buses to be equipped with traffic cameras to record violations of illegally passing a stopped school bus. These cameras must capture only the number plates of violating vehicles and not record images of occupants. The video or images are preserved for up to 90 days or until the violation is dismissed or the penalty is collected. The bill also allows for the issuance of a civil traffic violation based on the camera footage.