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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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Products•January 22, 2020

Night Vision Camera System

Pro-Vision Video Systems’ 1080p HD Mini-Dome Night Vision Camera offers a 175-degree field-of-view that captures high-definition footage.

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Products•January 22, 2020

Dashcam System

The NexTraq Dashcam can provide downloadable videos, real-time alerts, and live GPS location services for use in a variety of applications, including school transportation.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•January 21, 2020

New York Student Transportation Veteran Runs for State Senate

Mike Martucci, the former owner and founder of Quality Bus Service and past president of the New York School Bus Contractors Association, announces his bid for a spot in the state Legislature.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •January 21, 2020

Special-Needs Student Struck by Vehicle While Boarding School Bus

Eighteen-year-old Sam Bryant is attempting to board his school bus when he is hit by a vehicle illegally passing the bus. He is transported and released from the hospital with minor injuries.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •January 16, 2020

Minnesota Driver Evacuates Students Before School Bus Catches Fire

The driver is transporting students to a basketball game when he sees smoke entering the bus. He is able to safely evacuate all of the students before the bus catches fire.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•January 14, 2020

Indiana Stop-Arm Running Crackdown May Include Seizing Cars of Offenders

Senate Bill 219 would let police seize a stop-arm runner’s vehicle. Meanwhile, Gov. Eric Holcomb announces that over 2,500 citations were issued as part of an illegal passing prevention program.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •January 13, 2020

South Dakota District Implements AAA School Bus Safety Program

Middle school students from Vermillion School District participate in the American Automobile Association’s School Safety Patrol program to promote proper school bus safety among their peers.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•January 10, 2020

NAPT: Driver Training Deadline Delay Likely

The National Association for Pupil Transportation learns from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that it has not completed the Entry Level Driver Training registry due to technical issues. NAPT expects the ELDT deadline to be delayed.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •January 8, 2020

Minnesota District Adds AbiliTrax System to Transit Van

Rochester Public Schools equips the van with the AbiliTrax Shift N Step, a dual-entry system to provide transportation service to ambulatory students and those who use wheelchairs.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•January 7, 2020

Students, Community Raise Funds for Extended Stop Arms

The group of Maine students, with support from school staff and community members, is working to raise nearly $33,000 to add 15 extended stop arms to buses on routes with the highest number of illegal passing incidents.

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