Stop Arm Pilot Program in NC

Operation STOP ARM

Stoparm violation reports have been collected by North Carolina public schools since 1999 and they reveal a persistent problem which exposes school children to danger at bus stops. Visit here to learn how NC is using new camera technology that may reduce these serious offenses and to see actual video of stop arm violations captured by these cameras.

Safety

Stop Arm Violation Statistics: 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998

• Stop Arm Violation Law & Video
• Stop Arm Violation Statistics Summary (2017)
• Stop Arm Civil Enforcement
• The Bus Stops Here Video
  
• Reducing Illegal Passing of Stopped School Buses
• Stop Arm Report - A Cooperative Program to Reduce Incidents of Vehicles Passing Stopped School Buses in a Coastal Region of North Carolina
• STN Presentation - School Bus Stop Arm Passing (2001)

Stop Arm Awareness in the NEWS

WBTV 3: ‘Operation Stop Arm’ aims to ensure drivers stop for N.C. school buses
ABC 11: Operation Stop Arm means NCSHP is keeping close tabs on school buses, school zones this week
WFMY News 2: Don't break the law: when to stop for a school bus
WRAL.com: Troopers bring safety message to State Fair

Videos

Your School Bus Passenger Stop - Consistency Makes the Difference (6:47 min)

Viewable in Windows Media Player (60MB) or Real Player (4.8MB)

Stop Arm Violation Awareness Posters & Banners

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Violation Forms

School Bus Illegal Passing Data COLLECTION Form (PDF) or (MS Doc file)
Statewide School Bus Stop Arm Violation Count - Tally Sheet 2019
Report of violation of School Bus Law (G. S. 20-2 17) (MS Doc file) or (PDF file)

Legislation (House/Senate Bills)

• 2017 Law (S55) - Authorizes use of Photographic or Video Evidence for the Civil Enforcement of Violations for Passing a Stopped School Bus.
• 2013 Law (H428) – $500 Minimum Fine; License Revocation for Repeat Offenders
• 2009 Law (440): Camera & Video evidence may be used to prosecute Stoparm Violations + stiffer Penalties
  
• 2007 Law (924): Introduces Class I Felony, Removes the 8" Signage requirement that defined a school bus, and requires a School Bus be painted yellow.
  
• 2006 Law (2880): No Prayer for Judgement (PJC) for Stoparm Violations
  
• 2005 Law (1400): Increased Penalty for Stoparm Violations
  
• 2001 Law (774): Rental Companies must notify Renters of law forbidding passing a stopped School Bus