During the grace period, drivers who illegally pass stopped buses will be warned; citations will be reviewed to ensure they meet civil-penalty criteria and do not affect licenses.

The district will issue warnings for the initial 30 days, followed by formal civil citations starting in December.

A 30-day grace period starts in December to enforce stopped-arm violations, with warnings issued during this initial phase before civil penalties begin.

Sheriff Carmine Marceno confirms that all evidence will be reviewed before issuing citations to prevent misissuance and ensure proper processing.

BusPatrol notes that the initiative addresses a nationwide issue and is opt-in, with prior incidents informing its adoption.

The district cites statewide data and other districts’ experiences to indicate the potential scale and challenges of enforcing bus stop-arm violations.

Officials have not provided firm dates for mailed citations beyond the December 8 enforcement start, leaving timelines for processing somewhat unclear.

The School District of Lee County launched a district-wide bus stop-arm safety program, equipping every district bus with BusPatrol cameras to document motorists who illegally pass stopped buses, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff's Office and Bus Patrol.

Public safety resources and guidance are available for residents, including local news apps for updates on the program.

The program uses BusPatrol technology with 11 cameras per bus to capture evidence of violations, enabling civil citations that carry a $225 fine after a 30-day warning period beginning now.

Violators face a $225 civil penalty, with a 30-day warning period starting now and enforcement beginning December 8.

An informational campaign will precede enforcement to educate the community about the system and the program.