New survey finds 82% of parents want automated enforcement on school buses

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Verra Mobility (NYSE:VRRM) released a Jan. 27, 2026 survey of 2,000 parents/caregivers showing strong support for automated enforcement to protect students. Key findings: 82% back cameras to catch drivers who pass stopped school buses and 70% favor automated enforcement in school zones. Respondents reported frequent near-misses: 43% in school zones and 33% around stopped buses. Verra Mobility cites program results of up to 50% reduction in stop-arm violations within two months, 98% no-repeat rate after one violation, and a 94% reduction in speeding at camera sites. The company says it serves 250+ communities and launched 13 new school zone programs in 2024–2025.

Positive

• 82% of parents support stop-arm safety cameras
• 70% of parents favor automated school zone enforcement
• 50% reduction in stop-arm violations within two months
• 98% of drivers do not repeat a stop-arm violation
• 94% reduction in speeding at camera locations
• Coverage across 250+ communities; 13 new programs in 2024–2025

Negative

• 43% of parents observed a near miss in school zones
• 33% of parents observed a near miss near stopped school buses
• 38% of public-school officials say traffic patterns threaten student safety

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70% favor automated enforcement to better protect kids in school zones

MESA, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the school year hits a midway point, a recent Verra Mobility 2025-2026 school year survey, issued via Pollfish, reveals that parents and caregivers of school-aged students overwhelmingly support the use of automated enforcement to improve student transportation safety.

The survey, which included 2,000 parents or caretakers of children who walk, drive, are driven, or take transportation to school, showed that many respondents have witnessed near-miss incidents where a student was almost hit in a school zone or near a school bus.

The data points to a pattern of dangerous incidents in school zones and near school buses, and parents' desire for action:

• 82% support safety cameras to monitor and penalize drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses
• 70% of respondents favor automated enforcement in school zones

The response comes as many of these same parents and caregivers have witnessed events that nearly led to student tragedy:

• 43% have observed a "near miss" in a school zone
• 33% have seen a "near miss" surrounding a stopped school bus

Automated enforcement programs have long been proven effective. Verra Mobility program data shows that school bus stop-arm programs have experienced as much as a 50% reduction in violations within just two months of launching the program. As the program continues, 98% of drivers who receive one stop-arm violation don't receive a second.

Similar success has been experienced with school zone speed safety programs, where programs have experienced a 94 percent reduction in speeding at speed camera locations.  

"Parents, educators, and communities share the same priority – keeping students safe," said David Dorfman, senior vice president, Verra Mobility. "With a large majority of parents supporting automated enforcement in school zones and for school bus stop-arm enforcement, technology offers a proven way to change dangerous driving behaviors and prevent tragedies."

This data comes as cities and counties across the U.S. are utilizing technology to make a difference. During the 2024-2025 school year, Verra Mobility, which covers more than 250 communities, launched 13 new school zone speed programs, from Memphis, TN, to Poulsbo, WA, in order to deter dangerous driving and protect students.

This trend also reflects concerns from educators and school administrators, with 38% of public-school officials moderately or strongly agreeing that traffic patterns around their schools pose a threat to students' physical safety during their commute. To combat this, parents are advocating for a holistic safety approach with physical and policy-based improvements such as speed bumps, more crossing guards, better signage and traffic signals.

For more information on how to support safer driving and how to employ safety solutions for your community, visit www.verramobility.com/government.   

About Verra Mobility

Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.

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FAQ

What did the Verra Mobility (VRRM) Jan. 27, 2026 survey find about parent support for enforcement?

The survey of 2,000 parents found 82% support stop-arm cameras and 70% favor school zone automated enforcement.

How effective are Verra Mobility stop-arm programs according to the announcement?

Verra Mobility reported up to a 50% reduction in stop-arm violations within two months and a 98% no-repeat rate after one violation.

What speeding reductions did Verra Mobility report at school zone camera sites?

The company reported a 94% reduction in speeding at locations with speed cameras.

How many communities does Verra Mobility serve and recent program rollouts mentioned?

Verra Mobility covers 250+ communities and launched 13 new school zone speed programs in 2024–2025.

What share of parents reported witnessing near-miss incidents around schools in the survey?

43% reported near misses in school zones and 33% reported near misses around stopped school buses.

What additional safety measures do parents support alongside automated enforcement?

Parents advocated physical and policy measures like speed bumps, more crossing guards, better signage, and traffic signals.