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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2020

NHTSA OKs Some Barrier Installation on School Buses

The federal agency responds to an inquiry from the Illinois Department of Transportation, stating that some barriers may be allowed, subject to certain FMVSS regulations.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 20, 2020

NHTSA Proposes Studies to Collect Illegal School Bus Passing Data

The studies would assess motorists’ knowledge of laws that prohibit passing stopped school buses and stop-arm camera effectiveness.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 1, 2020

NHTSA Updates School Bus Driver In-Service Training Curriculum

The agency's free School Bus Driver In-Service Curriculum is now completely online and mobile-friendly. It also now allows users to choose modules to supplement existing training and customize learning paths.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2020

Transportation Safety Leader Joins Magtec as Advisor

In this newly created role, Gary Catapano will help promote SafeSpeed, Magtec's vehicle management system.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJanuary 22, 2020

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Lawmakers, Regulators: Show Us the (School Bus) Data

Pupil transporters don’t have the luxury of relying on assumptions when utilizing resources. Having real and accurate data will spark fruitful conversations about the future of pupil transportation.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2019

NAPT Submits Comments to NHTSA on Rear Seat Belt Warning Systems

The National Association for Pupil Transportation’s concerns address bus driver responsibility and how that might exacerbate driver shortage, and the extra time the systems would add to bus trips.

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School Bus Fleet BlogDecember 4, 2019

How Pupil Transporters Can Combat Distracted Driving

Pupil transporters put safety first and foremost. Reminding all drivers on the road of the effects of distractions — created by themselves or other motorists — while driving is critical to ensuring that continued safety.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 7, 2019

NAPT Session Examines Benefits of Seat Belts on School Buses

Seat belts have evolved considerably over the last few decades and now offer behavior and safety benefits, presenters said.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2019

Federal Lawmaker Calls for NHTSA to Release Stop-Arm Camera Study Results

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer urges the agency to release study findings on the worthiness of a federal requirement, which he says could open the door to funding.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

InterMotive Designs Seat Belt Warning System

The electronic control systems manufacturer will offer the Safe-T-Seat through Freedman Seating Co. starting in the first quarter of 2020.

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