PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new Rhode Island law now requires every school district in the state to equip its buses with live video monitoring systems to catch drivers who illegally pass them when they are stopped.

Providence, North Providence, Warwick and Cumberland already have the systems installed on their buses. Collectively, they've issued nearly 7,500 violations to drivers since last November.

The most violations were recorded in Providence. Since the cameras went live back in October 2024, the capital city has issued 7,188 violations.

Denise Nagy, a bus monitor at Ocean State Transit in Coventry, said she worked with her union and lawmakers to help get the bill passed after witnessing countless drivers put students' lives at risk.

“Over the years, I think it’s gotten worse,” Na

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