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Brandon Hayes had far too many close calls regarding student safety during his nine years as a school-bus driver. “I’ve experienced it myself,” said the chief transportation officer for Township High School District 113 in Highland Park. “I’ve seen cars barreling down on a stopped bus. I’ve had to blow the bus horn. “We’ve had near-misses. As a driver, to sit in that sit and not be able to tell if a car is going to stop or not — and to have students outside the bus not paying

What happens when drivers don't stop for a school bus? For Ball-Chatham school bus driver Cindy Morris, it's something she's seen firsthand, cars illegally passing her stopped bus while children are loading and unloading. In those moments, the risk is immediate and real. A Change You Can See Since installing the BusGates® stop arm, Cindy has noticed a clear difference. Drivers are slowing down. They’re stopping. They’re paying attention. What used to feel unpredictable is

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