FIRST LIGHT’S ADVANCED IL EMPOWERS SCHOOL BUS CO ILLEGAL PASSINGS
Photo by Newport News School District, featuring Shay Coates (Ret. Lt. Col) with First Light’s Illuminated School Bus Sign™.
“We were the first pilot site for First Light in
Virginia. When we saw it on our bus for the first time, I knew we wanted more. We upfitted many of our current buses.
We believe these have a great impact on our community’s efforts to stop school bus passings.”
Shay Coates (Ret. Lt. Col) Transportation Director
Newport News School District, VA Photo by Newport News School District, featuring First Light’s Illuminated School B
For school bus contractors—and the entire school transportation community—the threat of illegal passing is an urgent operational and moral challenge. Projecting over 45.2 million violations annually nationwide (NASDPTS 2024 Stop Arm Survey), commanding motorist attention isn’t just ideal—it’s essential. Every day, contractors are responsible for their fleets, drivers, and the safe transportation of what matters most—our children.
Why Traditional Safety Measures Aren’t Enough
For decades, flashing ambers and reflective stop arms were the standard. But on today’s distracted roads, that’s no longer enough. Partially lit alternatives fall short—especially in low-light and harsh weather.
That’s where First Light’s innovations come in. The Illuminated School Bus Sign™ enhances the visibility of the front and rear school bus sign areas, ensuring the bus is easily recognizable from over 1,000 feet away—no matter the conditions. The Fully Illuminated Stop Arm™ takes the familiar stop sign and elevates it, making it the brightest and safest stop arm in the world. Together, these innovations help make school buses impossible to miss—and much harder for motorists to ignore.
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