Anne Arundel County Public Schools announced Wednesday the system would install cameras on its buses to detect safety violations by other drivers.
The devices are described as AI-powered stop-arm cameras, which would log the license plates of drivers that illegally pass school buses.
The devices will be added to the entire fleet of buses, which is around 750 vehicles.
“This program will protect our children, make our roads safer, and give parents some peace of mind,” County Executive Steuart Pittman said. “It is yet another collaboration between our school system, county government, and the private sector that will benefit everyone.”
The program will officially start on Oct. 1. System plans a public awareness campaign to warn drivers of the change.
School systems in Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Queen Anne’s counties are also using the devices. Experts say they can cut down on violations by as much as 30 percent.