The grants will be used to pay for overtime for police officers who patrol streets when school buses are on the road, and for public education programs to inform the driving public about Maryland’s law requiring drivers to stop when a school bus has stopped to pick up or drop passengers. And officials are warning drivers to stop for school buses or risk getting tickets for as much as $570 each.
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“IC Bus is honored to partner with Durham School Services in providing Waterbury Public Schools environmentally friendly, reliable and safe transportation”, says Trish Reed, vice president and general manager of IC Bus.
Bus route information is available on the system’s website, as well as information about how to apply for open bus driver positions.
With the start of school, buses will be on the road every weekday.
Purpose-built for the school bus industry, the CE Series with PSI propane engine is created to provide diesel-like performance with higher torque at lower engine speeds.
Montgomery County students return to class on Monday. Disruptive students create real safety concerns and distractions for bus drivers.
The high torque-low speed design also allows for immediate acceleration after stops and greater hill climbing capability, which improves startability and gradability. Never pass a school bus on the right. Students should stay 10 giant steps away from the outside of the bus at all times. “Two they need to slow down”, said Brooks. Luten says students who rode to school on half-full buses a year ago may now go to school on a three-fourths full bus. And make sure that curb you’re pulling over to is NOT reserved for buses or emergency vehicles. This makes very young and special needs riders upset. When children are present (even during afterschool hours) you are required to obey the posted speed limit sign – often the speed limit is reduce to 15 mph.
The moments when students enter or exit a bus can be one of the most risky times during a child’s trip on a school bus.
The motor vehicle traffic hazards concern all drivers.
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Drive slowly and watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks.
