The City of Bridgeport says thousands of motorists illegally passed school buses during the 2024-25 school year.

From August 2024 through June 13, 2025, the city says 20,584 tickets were mailed to motorists who were caught on camera failing to stop for school buses stopped with their red lights flashing.

Last year, a company called BusPatrol partnered with Bridgeport Public Schools and installed a camera system on the city's 248 school buses.

"Illegal school bus passings are a major issue in Bridgeport, across Connecticut and nationwide," said Justin Meyers, president and chief innovation officer at BusPatrol. "Our program has proven that over 90% of drivers who receive a violation for unlawfully passing a school bus do not repeat offend and we look forward to driving similar behavior change here in Bridgeport to help make roads safer for students and families."

Connecticut state law requires motorists to stop at least 10 feet away from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing.

The penalty for breaking the law as captured by the school bus stop-arm camera is assigned to the vehicle owner, and it comes with a minimum civil penalty of $250.