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Passing a stopped school bus will cost you when stop-arm camera ‘warning’ period ends May 1

by Apr 22, 2021
Drivers illegally pass stopped school buses more often than you think, according to Riverhead Police Chief David Hegermiller. He said cameras installed on school buses caught about 250 vehicles in the past month disobeying the law. When a warning period expires May 1, violations will cary a minimum $250 penalty.

Stop-arm cameras coming to Riverhead school buses, new school supe search takes first step

by Aug 26, 2020
Riverhead school buses will be equipped with stop-arm cameras to catch violators. The school board will hire a search firm to help hire a permanent superintendent. Wrap up from the Aug. 25 meeting.