Learn More About School Bus Safety

The primary focus of the School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Program is public awareness and education. The success of the program is measured in the reduction of stop-arm violations over time and not by the number of vehicles caught violating the law. Please review the information regarding school bus safety and the "danger zone" below. 

· Read the Code of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1174-a(m) 

· Read Senate Bill S4524B 

 

More Sites Containing Information on this Topic: 

• National Stop Arm Violation Count (NASDPTS) 
• Reducing the Illegal Passing of School Buses (NHTSA) 
• State School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Laws (NCSL) 
• NTSB Releases Full Final Report of Fatal Indiana School Bus Crash 
• NYAPT 
• DMV New York – School Bus Safety Laws