Miami-Dade School Bus
Camera Class Action
At Moreno Perdomo, we are at the forefront of fighting for residents unfairly penalized under the Miami-Dade bus stop-arm camera program. This controversial initiative installed cameras on public buses and issued automated traffic tickets to drivers — but thousands of motorists received citations without proper due process. Our firm is proud to represent drivers across Miami-Dade County and South Florida in holding the county and third-party vendors accountable through a class action lawsuit.
If you received a citation from the school-bus stop-arm camera program in Miami-Dade County, this page explains what the case is about, who’s involved, and what you can do next.
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What this case is about?
A federal class action alleges that Miami-Dade’s bus-camera ticketing program issued large numbers of $225 citations without any meaningful way for drivers to contest them, violating procedural due-process rights.
Case title: Olmea v. BusPatrol America, LLC; Miami-Dade County; Miami-Dade County School Board
Court: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Filed: March 5, 2025
Lead plaintiff: Jorge Juan Rizo Olmea
Plaintiffs’ counsel: Gino Moreno & Arlenys Perdomo (Moreno Perdomo), Robert Strongarone (Robert Strongarone, P.A.)
“It violates your constitutional rights to a hearing & to a day in court. If these people are just getting fined without any real process, it ultimately ends up being revenue over rights for these drivers.”
How the program worked:
These tickets, often costing drivers hundreds of dollars, were issued without the same protections guaranteed in traditional traffic courts. Drivers were not always given the chance to contest the fines before a judge, and in many cases the system shifted financial responsibility onto citizens while generating significant revenue for vendors and the county. Such practices raised serious constitutional questions about fairness, transparency, and the abuse of civil penalties for profit.
Class action lawsuits exist to balance the scales in situations like this. Instead of thousands of drivers each fighting the county individually, our action consolidates these claims into one powerful case. This not only strengthens the chance for recovery but also ensures systemic reform so that no future drivers are unfairly targeted.
If you received a bus camera ticket in Miami-Dade, you may be entitled to relief. Our attorneys are fighting to recover compensation for wrongfully issued citations and to stop these unconstitutional practices from continuing.
The Legal Issues at Stake
At the heart of this case is the issue of due process. The U.S. and Florida Constitutions guarantee that citizens cannot be fined without fair notice and the opportunity to be heard. However, under the Miami-Dade bus camera program, many drivers were issued fines automatically, often based on vendor-reviewed footage, without adequate judicial oversight.
This created a system where private companies effectively acted as law enforcement and profited directly from ticketing residents. In some cases, failure to pay resulted in escalating fines and threats of additional penalties — even when the original citation was questionable.
The lawsuit challenges not only the fairness of these tickets but also the legality of delegating enforcement to vendors. Our goal is to ensure that Miami-Dade residents are treated fairly under the law and that the county is held accountable for overstepping constitutional protections.
By standing together in a class action, affected drivers have the power to demand refunds, policy changes, and an end to practices that put revenue before residents’ rights.
Protecting Miami Drivers from Unfair Enforcement
Miami-Dade drivers already face challenging traffic conditions, strict enforcement zones, and high insurance rates. Adding unconstitutional bus camera tickets only compounded these pressures. Many hardworking residents paid these fines simply to avoid the hassle, not realizing that the system itself was legally flawed.
At Moreno Perdomo, we see this as more than just a traffic issue — it’s a matter of consumer protection and civil rights. Just as we fight for victims of defective products or corporate misconduct, we are equally committed to protecting drivers from government overreach and vendor abuse.
Our attorneys are deeply familiar with the interplay of local government contracts, Florida traffic law, and constitutional protections, giving us the tools to build a strong case for Miami-Dade residents.
Through aggressive litigation, we aim not only to secure refunds and compensation but also to set a precedent that prevents similar schemes from harming Florida drivers in the future.
How to Join the Bus Camera Class Action
If you received a bus camera citation in Miami-Dade County, you may qualify to join the class action lawsuit. Participation is often as simple as providing documentation of your ticket and payment records. Our team at Moreno Perdomo will review your case, confirm your eligibility, and keep you informed every step of the way.
Joining a class action gives you the benefit of collective strength — your voice is amplified alongside thousands of others facing the same injustice. Unlike individual traffic disputes, class actions provide the leverage to challenge powerful institutions and achieve real reform.
We encourage anyone affected by the Miami-Dade bus camera program to reach out for a free consultation. Our bilingual team serves clients throughout Miami, Hialeah, Kendall, Coral Gables, and all of South Florida.
Don’t let unconstitutional fines go unchallenged. Contact
Moreno Perdomo today to learn more about your rights and how you can be part of this important fight for justice.
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