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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2018

California Conference Highlights Student Safety, Celebrates 50 Years

Members of the California Association of School Transportation Officials gather in San Diego for refreshers on student safety issues and to mark a big anniversary.  

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NASDPTS Makes National Push for School Bus Safety License Plates

After Ohio and Iowa launched “Flashing Red — Stop Ahead” specialty plates, NASDPTS aims to help other states create similar plates to promote stopping for school buses.

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ArticlesMarch 27, 2018

NAPT News & Views — A Call for Civil Discourse in the Aftermath of Parkland

As members of a tight-knit community of people who care deeply and passionately about the safety of children, I believe we owe the victims of the Parkland massacre … a serious, nonpartisan, productive conversation about school safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

Study Shows Drowsy Driving a Bigger Factor in Crashes

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that the percentage of crashes involving drowsiness is nearly eight times higher than federal estimates indicate.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 19, 2018

New York Bill Would Add School Bus Safety to Driver’s Ed

The state’s pre-licensing course and test for general driver applicants would cover the law on stopping for school buses. NYSBCA supports the proposal.

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ProductsMarch 6, 2018

LED Lamps

The new Fusion GloLight 6-inch oval multi-function surface-mount LED lamps employ Optronics’ patented GloLight optical technology and are available with a reflective safety bezel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2018

Parent Questions Past Use of Zip Ties to Secure Student Harnesses

A California father seeks an investigation into past use of zip ties on harnesses to restrain his son and other students. The district has ended the practice and now uses new safety vests. 

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 22, 2018

New Administrator Confirmed for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Raymond Martinez is cleared by the Senate to lead FMCSA. The National School Transportation Association says it looks forward to working with him.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 21, 2018

Ohio Students Demonstrate School Bus Safety [Watch]

Plain Local Schools pupils show what to do -- and what not to do -- to stay safe when riding the bus.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 29, 2018

Special-Needs Testing Program for School Bus Staff Boosts Confidence, Safety

Greenville County (S.C.) Schools’ Special Needs Physical Performance Test ensures that aides, as well as drivers, are capable of safely transporting special-needs students through measurable standards.

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