School Bus Safety Week - October 16-22, 2022
Posted on October 17
In recognition of School Bus Safety Week, the Northland School Division (NSD) is helping to educate the families we serve on school bus safety October 16-22, 2022. This year's theme is 'Make the World Green, Ride Yellow'.
Sign up for our new Bus Status App!
We encourage parents and guardians to register for our new Bus Status App! The bus status app allows parents and guardians to receive bus cancellations or changes immediately on a phone or tablet. Click here for instructions on how to download the app.
The Bus Status App works alongside the Bus Status available on the NSD website www.nsd61.ca/departments/transportation/bus-status.
Important Messages about School Bus Safety
Did you know?
When a bus turns on RED flashing lights this means STOP in both directions (Including off-road vehicles in the ditch). NEVER pass a school bus with red flashing lights. The fine for passing a school bus with its red lights flashing is $543 and six demerit points.
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When a bus turns on YELLOW flashing lights this means it is preparing to stop. Slow down and get ready to stop.
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Students should be waiting at the bus stop 3-5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. The school bus runs on a strict schedule and by being ready, the bus is able to be on time for all of the following stops.
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Parents are responsible for the safety of their children to and from the bus stop. Accompany small children to the bus stop, ensure they are adequately dressed and stand quietly in a group while waiting for the bus.
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Drivers are required to do a DAILY pre-trip inspection to ensure all bus components are working properly and a post-trip inspection to check for sleeping children.
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Research consistently shows that school buses are the safest way for a child to travel. A study by Transport Canada found riding a bus to school is 16 times safer than riding in a passenger vehicle. Fewer parents driving their children decreases congestion around schools and makes the school safer for everyone.
Join our School Bus Transportation Team!
Join our School Bus Transportation team! Click here to learn more. We also post job openings on our Careers Page.
Poster Contest
The Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council (ASTAC) is sponsoring a provincial poster contest to promote School Bus Safety Week. The contest is open to students in Kindergarten to Grade 6. The deadline is November 4, 2022. Click here to learn more!