PennDOT taking over school bus camera ticketing hearings, no program in place months later WPXI [Video]

PITTSBURGH — 11 Investigates is learning new details about a controversial school bus ticketing program being used by the largest school district in Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Public Schools, and several other local districts.

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Starting Dec. 22, 2023, a PennDOT hearing officer was supposed to take over the cases. The goal was to take a heavy burden off of local magistrates who were swamped with these civil court hearings. Despite the two months that have passed, PennDOT doesn’t have a program in place yet. PennDOT tells 11 Investigates:

“The updated legislation, allowing violators to contest liability via PennDOT hearing officers either virtually or in-person, went into effect on Dec. 22, 2023. PennDOT is working diligently to develop this new process and implement the program as quickly as possible, minimizing any potential delays for violators who choose to contest liability.” -PennDOT Spokesperson

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