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Launches new Safety Campaign to reduce illegal passing of school buses in real time CHATHAM, Ill. – In recognition of April being designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, BusGates, the makers of LED stop arm extensions, is raising awareness about the ongoing risks students face at school bus stops and asking drivers to be more diligent while encouraging communities to consider additional safety measures aimed at preventing illegal passing incidents that put students

As distracted driving remains a concern, school bus safety efforts highlight the importance of driver awareness and stopping for children entering and exiting buses. Distracted driving continues to pose serious risks in school zones, with new data and driver insights highlighting ongoing concerns and potential solutions to improve student and roadway safety. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, bringing attention to the risks distractions pose on roadways, particularl

Willow River proud to install stop arm extensions on their buses. A new year, and new additions for the school buses at Willow River. The fleet of seven now has stop arm extensions from BusGates. The equipment attaches to the stop arm, extending it about five feet, and light up, making it easier to see. Adapting Stop-Arm Extensions to Meet State Requirements Transportation Supervisor Nate Berg is passionate about making sure people obey the stop arm law. “We see about 10 viol

The Child Safety Network recently announced a collaboration with BusGates to address drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. According to a release , a national survey found that school bus drivers reported 66,322 illegal passing incidents in a single day, totaling millions of violations in one school year. Additionally, between 2000 and 2021, drivers who failed to stop for school buses caused 53 fatalities, nearly half of them school‑age children. The National Highw

National partnership aims to end the 45 million annual illegal school bus passings and save children’s lives through advanced safety technology. "Every time a driver illegally passes a stopped school bus, they’re putting children’s lives at risk.” — Jeff Stauffer - BusGates Co-founder SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / --Child Safety Network™ ( CSN ™) is pleased to announce its collaboration with BusGates ® to combat a growing national c

Ashton-Franklin Center buses equipped with BusGates LED stop-arm extensions. Read the full story at WIFR. As the new school year begins,...