Two different views of bus camera issue

Two different views of bus camera issue

As a school bus driver for 21 years, even though school buses are clearly marked and visible, I must applaud the Nassau County driver’s brilliance for using the poorly written school bus camera law to avoid paying a ticket for passing a stopped school bus [“NYS bus camera law adjustment,” News, May 1].

As a reward for this driver’s ignorance for passing a visibly marked school bus, the driver won the argument that there was no evidence the school bus camera proved the existence of a school bus and the video could not prove students were being picked up or dropped off.

In the future, when a school bus has a stop sign engaged, I hope a driver’s impatience and inattention won’t kill a student.

— Pete Scott, Centerport

The school bus camera program needs to be replaced with a more effective and efficient program. Having received a questionable $250 fine, there’s no other choice but to pay to obtain fast resolution.

I support the safety of children and bus drivers, but for many, like myself, who have been fined because a bus was not fully stopped at a typical bus stop location, it’s not fair.

If counsel is necessary, the $250 money grab is the least expensive option. Several pending class action lawsuits seek to overturn or improve this nightmare.

Why not start by questioning the involved bus drivers to explain the training they received, if any, on how the camera system works.

Collect bus route schedules and corresponding bus map software coordinates to determine which bus drivers were rushing and may have pushed the limits, opening the door before fully stopping.

Instead of enriching an out-of-state company, the schools need a better solution. For example, onboard bus monitors to stop traffic and personally ensure the kids’ safety. Let’s put more people to work.

— David Mahler, Bellmore