NATIONAL COALITION OF SCHOOL BUS SAFETY NEWS 2007

Driver Caution is Essential Around School Buses
April 23, 2007

Re: School bus safety

With the recent school bus accident that tragically killed a young boy, the important issue of school bus safety is at the forefront. I am writing to remind drivers to pay attention and obey the rules of the road.

One day last week, I once again had the frightening experience of watching a car fail to stop for the stopped bus with its lights flashing and stop sign extended. This time it was one of our city's taxicabs.

This situation has unfortunately happened about half a dozen times this school year.

The situation happens so quickly that the bus driver, my neighbour and I are unable to get the licence plate of the car involved. So there is no way of reporting it.

At the time, we are concerned for the immediate safety of the children, so there isn't time to record vehicle and driver information.

I hope this letter serves as a reminder to motorists to pay attention and stop for school buses when they are picking up and dropping off our children.

A delay of a few seconds, to wait, while a child safely gets on the bus is far better than to take an innocent young life.

By Lauri Leduc, Mount Hope
The Hamilton Spectator

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