DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit Public Schools Community District buses are now equipped with high-tech cameras designed to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, putting student safety at risk as the new school year begins Monday.

The camera system uses artificial intelligence to capture violations across eight lanes of traffic, automatically zooming in on license plates to issue $295 tickets to vehicle owners who fail to stop when buses display their stop signs with red flashing lights. DPSCD Public Safety will review suspected violations before a citation is issued

"It's not about the money; it's about saving student lives," Aaron Walter said.

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Walter, executive director of transportation at Detroit Public Schools Community District, explained how the new technology wor

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