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A Different Vantage Point NY Illegal School Bus Passings Require Legislation, Association Says


http://stnonline.com/go/8s


“With stop-arm cameras, it is a non-existent problem to solve. Very few people illegally pass school buses and there are virtually no deaths. Most times the bus driver actually runs the students over. Still, they make a stop- arm extender to block the oncoming lane. Again, these will be technicali- ty-based tickets. Stopping too close to the bus, split-second violations, not knowing if you must stop in a certain case, not seeing a bus, etc. Pennsylva- nia has different laws than many other states, like stopping in any direction. You may be cited incorrectly for going the other way on a divided highway, if the reviewer messes up. You need not stop if going the opposite direction on a divided highway. Check out the National Motorists Association for unbiased info on this topic.” —LinuxGuy, comment at STNOnline.com


School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement in Alabama


Ala. Bill Extends School Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Statewide http://stnonline.com/go/8t


“Tis is a much needed step toward insuring the safety of our children and generations to come, as awareness of our surroundings has severely decreased due to inattention caused by cell phone usage.” —K.C. Allen II, comment at STNOnline.com


Fond Remembrance “In Memoriam: John Goss,” page 22 of the February 2016 edition


I was so very honored to know John and consider him as my competitor and friend. He was a true gentleman, the consummate professional and a person of high integrity! —Rich Jacobs


Associate Editor Sean Gallagher


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Marshall Casey, Consultant Denny Coughlin, Consultant Launi Harden, Washington County (UT) School District Pete Lawrence, Fairport (NY) CSD Pete Meslin, Newport-Mesa (CA) USD Alexandra Robinson, New York City DOE Elaine Shea, Head Start Consultant


Michael Shields, Salem- Kaiser (OR) Public Schools


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