Requires every school bus, including buses used exclusively for to transport students receiving special education, to be equipped with a live digital video school bus violation detection monitoring system and retractable stop sign.
Impact
The implementation of H6318 is intended to improve regulatory compliance and accountability regarding school bus safety. By requiring video monitoring systems, the bill seeks to provide clear evidence in cases of traffic violations, potentially leading to stricter enforcement and deterring reckless driving near school buses. In addition, the standardized installation of retractable stop signs will enhance visibility and warning to other drivers, aiming to reduce accidents involving school buses.
Summary
House Bill H6318, introduced in Rhode Island's General Assembly, focuses on enhancing safety for students being transported by school buses. The bill mandates that every school bus, including those designated for special education, must be equipped with live digital video violation detection systems. These systems are designed to monitor and capture violations related to school bus traffic laws in real-time, promoting safety for students as they board and disembark from the bus.
Contention
While supporters argue that the bill will significantly enhance the safety of student transportation, there could be concerns regarding privacy and the costs associated with installing these monitoring systems on all school buses. Opponents may argue that the mandate does not consider the varied financial resources of different school districts, raising questions about the feasibility of compliance, especially in districts with limited budgets. Furthermore, the potential for reliance on technology over driver vigilance raises another layer of contention in the efficacy of such measures.
Authorizes the use of automated traffic violation monitoring systems for all traffic signal laws, including the "Don't Block the Box Statute" and allows for jurisdiction of the Don't Block the Box statute violations to be within a municipal court.
Authorizes the use of automated traffic violation monitoring systems for all traffic signal laws, including the "Don't Block the Box Statute" and allows for jurisdiction of the Don't Block the Box statute violations to be within a municipal court.
Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.
Amends several provisions relative to motorcycles and motor scooter license and educational requirements including deleting the learners permit requirement for motorcycles.
Amends several provisions relative to motorcycles and motor scooter license and educational requirements including deleting the learners permit requirement for motorcycles.
Amends the local share of education funding to be paid to charter public schools based on a comparison of performance data between the specific school from which the student is coming and the specific charter school that will be receiving the student.
Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage.
Requires safe storage of firearms/provides civil and criminal penalties for violations/adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms requiring a trigger lock to be included with purchase/requires firearms dealers post signs regarding safe storage