The State Senate signed off on a bill authorizing the use of automated cameras on school buses to record and ticket motorists who illegally pass stopped buses. 

As of now, drivers that pass buses can only be issued a ticket if a police officer witnesses the violation.

The automated cameras would collect evidence which districts and school bus companies could submit to police. 

“With upwards of 50,000 illegal bus passes every day, it is crucial that we make this technology available to school districts to help curb this problem and safeguard our children," said Senator Catharine Young (R, C, I-57th District).  

That bill now heads to the Assembly for passage.