The Lee County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to keeping children safe while they're at school and while they are traveling to and from school. Bus stop safety is a vitally important issue that we take seriously. If you or your child observe an issue, SEE IT, SAY IT, MAKE THE CALL, or report it on the LCSO website or the LCSO App on your smartphone. All reports will be looked into and handled appropriately to ensure that children have the safest possible environment at the bus stop.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to keeping children safe while they're at school and while they are traveling to and from school. Bus stop safety is a vitally important issue that we take seriously. If you or your child observe an issue, SEE IT, SAY IT, MAKE THE CALL, or report it on the LCSO website or the LCSO App on your smartphone. All reports will be looked into and handled appropriately to ensure that children have the safest possible environment at the bus stop. Bus Patrol is an initiative that uses camera technology mounted on school buses to improve student safety and reduce dangerous driving behavior around buses. Together We Can Keep Our Kids Safe According to a report by Florida Department of Education, every day in Florida, almost 8,500 motorists illegally pass stopped school buses, putting students at risk as they travel to and from school. These illegal passing incidents can result in tragedy. It's crucial that we work together to reduce reckless driving around school buses and make roads safer for our students. Program Statistics: - 118+ Schools - 8.5K+ Illegal Passes Daily - ~900 Buses - 10,000+ Students Keeping Our Students Safe The School District of Lee County, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff's Office "Our goal is not citations. Our goal is to educate, make people aware and have compliance" - Sheriff Carmine Marceno How the program works: Technology: AI-powered cameras on stop arms capture vehicles illegally passing stopped buses. Enforcement: LCSO's Bus Patrol Unit reviews the footage constantly. Citations: A $225 civil penalty is issued to the vehicle's registered owner for violations, as per Florida law. Goal: To reduce the hundreds of daily illegal passes reported by drivers, making bus stops safer. How you can help keep everyone safe: Always Stop: When a school bus stops and its red lights flash, you must stop, regardless of which side of the road you are on (unless it's a divided highway). Stay Alert: Be extra cautious around schools and bus stops, especially during morning and afternoon commute times.