Since the inception of the Safe Stop program in August of 2024, there have been:
Warnings*
*The warnings tooks place during the first 45 days as a trial period to warn motorists about the new program.
Notice of Violations
Uniform Traffic Citations
Source: Polk County Public Schools as of 5/22/26
Every day, over 45,000 Polk County students ride the school bus, relying on the PCPS transportation system to get them to and from school safely.
According to the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services, more than 11,000 Florida school buses were illegally passed in just one day last year. The study also showed that Florida had more drivers passing on the right side of a bus than any other state. This behavior is incredibly dangerous, jeopardizing the safety and lives of our children.
To address this serious issue, Polk County Public Schools is partnering with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Verra Mobility to administer a school bus stop arm safety program, equipping 511 school buses with safety camera technology to capture evidence of illegal behavior. The goal of the program is to change reckless driving behavior and improve the safety of our students as they travel to and from school.
