FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) — A new law signed this week by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear aims to crack down on drivers who pass stopped school buses.

House Bill 7 will allow school districts to install camera systems on buses starting in July, if they choose to opt in. The cameras will capture license plate numbers of vehicles that illegally pass buses and send that information to authorities.

The bill, sponsored by state Rep. David Hale, is intended to improve safety for students getting on and off buses.

Under the law, technology vendors would manage the camera systems and flag potential violations. That footage and information would then be reviewed by local law enforcement before any citation is issued.

Officials say passing a stopped school bus remains a serious safety concern and continue to remind drivers that failing to stop is illegal and puts children at risk as they cross the road.