Safety Links
These organizations offer school bus and child safety guidance that supports the mission of this memorial site. Start with our Bus Safety tips and Ohio school bus law, then explore the resources below.
Ohio
Ohio Department of Education: School Transportation
Official Ohio hub for pupil transportation safety, driver training, and resources for parents and schools, including the Governor's School Bus Safety Workgroup materials.
Ohio Laws and Rules for Pupil Transportation
Ohio Department of Education listing of pupil transportation statutes and administrative rules, including Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.75 on stopping for a stopped school bus.
For Drivers
NHTSA: Reducing Illegal Passing of School Buses
Federal guide on stop arm violations and best practices to protect children when motorists pass a stopped school bus. Every state requires drivers to stop when red lights flash and the stop arm is out.
NHTSA: School Bus Safety
Main federal resource for parents and drivers. Covers yellow and red bus lights, stop arm laws, safe boarding and exiting, and what children should do at the bus stop.
For Parents and Children
Safe Kids School Bus Safety
Riding the school bus for the first time is a big step for your child. Safe Kids offers practical tips to help families prepare for safe travel to and from school.
AAP HealthyChildren: School Bus Basics
American Academy of Pediatrics guidance for parents on first bus rides, basic safety rules, crossing in front of the bus, and when to contact the school about problems on the bus.
AAP HealthyChildren: Back to School Tips
Includes travel safety guidance for families, including waiting for the bus to stop, visible crossing in front of the bus, and using seat belts when the bus provides them.
NSC: School Bus Safety
National Safety Council tips on bus stop behavior, driver stop arm rules, and why school buses use flashing lights, mirrors, and stop sign arms to protect students.
NHTSA: Planning Safer School Bus Stops and Routes
Federal toolkit on choosing safer bus stop locations and walking paths between home and the stop, with best practices for parents and school officials reviewing stop placement.
National Resources
NASDPTS
National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services. Policy and safety resources from the organization that coordinates school transportation standards nationwide.
Consumer Notice: Street Safety Near Schools
Explains why school zones use lower speed limits. Children often cannot judge the speed of vehicles over 20 mph until about age 10, which matters near bus stops and school crossings.