Just in time for the start of the new academic year, Xerox is supplying 20 CrossSafe cameras for use on school buses in Prince George’s County, at no cost to the school district.

Prince George’s County Police say 180 traffic tickets were given out in 2013 to drivers who did not stop for school buses. So far this year, 94 tickets have been given out.

The new CrossSafe cameras are part of a new pilot program aimed at catching drivers who zoom past school buses. Police will get a copy of the video and decide if an actual violation has occurred.

“We’re not going to be out there with a tape measure, obviously, looking for 20 feet, but if they pass the school bus or get close enough that it causes a hazard, we’re going to recognize that violation,” said PGPD Major Robert Liberati.

Violators will receive a $125 fine, but no points on their driver’s licenses.

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