Hall schools using new cameras to enforce school bus stop signs

Our View: Cargo on school buses too precious to pass illegally

Every year, an estimated 20 million children ride school buses each day, and while riding a school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation for kids, it is not immune from the dangers of the road. Data collected during a 10-year study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that from 2013 to 2022 school bus crashes resulted in approximately 132,000 injuries. There were also 976 fatal school bus accidents resulting in…

Remember Nathan's Law in Mississippi and do not pass stopped school buses

In an effort to safeguard children across Mississippi, the state passed Nathan’s Law in 2011 to crack down on drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The law was named in memory of 5-year-old Nathan Key, a kindergartner from Jones County who was killed in 2009 after a motorist ignored…

Lowndes County Sheriff reminds motorists to stop for school buses - Darkhorse Press

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office put out a release this week, reminding drivers that passing stopped school buses is illegal. It’s a reminder that law enforcement all over the state echo around this time of year. As the new school year approaches, law enforcement reminds drivers to exercise caution near school bus routes and school zones. Motorists should plan to leave earlier, particularly during times when students are being transported to …

PPS data shows 11,000 local drivers didn’t stop for school buses last year

This story was originally published by Kidsburgh.org, a media partner of PublicSource. Kidsburgh is an online resource for families that highlights stories about the people, organizations and events making Pittsburgh a better place to raise all kids. Sign up for Kidsburgh’s free e-newsletter. Most of us are familiar with the experience: You’re driving and see a school bus stopping to let kids out. The stop sign on the bus swings out and red ligh…

Hall schools using new cameras to enforce school bus stop signs