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Connecticut towns are installing license plate reading cameras on school buses

Connecticut towns are installing license plate reading cameras on school buses

Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses
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Connecticut Towns Deploy License Plate Reading Cameras on School Buses Amid Privacy Concerns

Connecticut Towns Deploy License Plate Reading Cameras on School Buses Amid Privacy Concerns

Several towns in Connecticut, including New Haven, Vernon, Bridgeport, Danbury, Shelton, Stratford, and North Haven, are installing AI-powered license plate reading cameras on school buses. This initiative is a response to the ongoing issue of motorists illegally passing stopped school buses, a practice deemed highly dangerous by officials like Marc Petruzzi, chief of police in Vernon. The technology is provided by BusPatrol, a company that installs these cameras on bus fleets. Unlike continuously monitoring ALPRs, BusPatrol cameras are triggered only when a school bus is stopped with its warning lights and stop arm engaged. In New Haven, over 300 buses equipped with this technology have already recorded 12,000 incidents this year. A 2024 law change empowered municipalities to establish video monitoring systems and issue fines, with a first-time violation caught on camera incurring a $250 fine, compared to $450 for violations caught by officers in person.
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Connecticut Towns Deploy License Plate Readers on School Buses Amid Privacy Concerns

Connecticut Towns Deploy License Plate Readers on School Buses Amid Privacy Concerns

Several towns across Connecticut, including Vernon, Bridgeport, Danbury, Shelton, Stratford, North Haven, and New Haven, are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses through contracts with the company BusPatrol. These cameras are designed to activate only when a school bus is stopped with its warning lights and stop arm engaged, capturing footage of motorists illegally passing the bus. The recordings are then provided to local law enforcement for enforcement. This initiative follows a 2024 law change that granted municipalities more authority to establish video monitoring systems and issue fines for such violations. New Haven, which implemented the technology earlier this year on over 300 buses, has already recorded 12,000 incidents. Vernon's police chief, Marc Petruzzi, stated the cameras aim to prevent tragedies, noting nearly 100 incidents were caught in the first three days of their program.
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How to watch every NFL game this season and how much it will cost you

How to watch every NFL game this season and how much it will cost you

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Why a Streaming Deal Is Not Automatically the Best Outcome for a TIFF Film

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For a film premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, a big streaming deal seems like the ultimate prize. But here's why it's not always the best path.
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Paste Magazine Lists 30 Best Movies Available to Rent on Xfinity, Featuring Diverse Genres and Acclaimed Directors

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Four Ways TIFF 2026 Films Could Redefine the Festival Breakout

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Acorn TV Maintains Independence and Focus on International Dramas Amidst Streaming Landscape

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Maine Faces Rising Wildfire Threat Amid Changing Climate

Maine Faces Rising Wildfire Threat Amid Changing Climate

Maine and the broader New England region are experiencing an increase in wildfire activity due to changing climate conditions. Severe droughts in recent years have led to a significant rise in late-summer and fall wildfires, with Maine recording 420 wildfires from August to October 2025—four times its 20-year average for those months. Neighboring states like Connecticut and Massachusetts have also seen record-breaking fire seasons, while Canadian provinces such as Nova Scotia and Quebec have faced historic wildfire events. The U.S. Forest Service is undergoing a controversial reorganization, including relocating its headquarters to Utah and closing research stations, which may impact wildfire management and research in the Northeast. [Press Herald, published 2026-09-07 08:00 UTC]
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East Coast Offers Diverse Fall Road Trip Destinations Beyond Foliage

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Billy Crudup Features in Multiple Films Available on Prime Video

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