A driver has been charged with failing to stop for a school bus with its signal lights flashing and stop arm extended after allegedly being caught in the act by a newly-installed camera.

Niagara Student Transportation Services (NSTS) started installing camera systems on its buses starting in September and police say a driver was recently ticketed for the first time using evidence captured by a camera on a bus.

The NSTS plans to add a total of 100 cameras to its vehicles in the near future, say police.

"Drivers and vehicle owners who allow others to drive their vehicles should be expecting a heavy fine and possible demerit points if individuals are failing their duty to stop for school buses," the service stated in a media release.

Drivers caught passing stopped buses face a $400 charge, along with a $90 surcharge and six demerit points, according to police.

In situations where the driver is not identified the owner of the vehicle faces the same $490 fine without the demerit points.