Episode 16: Weekly Cheat Sheet: Stop Arm Passing Problem Continues Evidence & Solutions
About the episode
In this episode of Weekly Cheat Sheet, Amanda explores the growing crisis of illegal stop-arm passing and its dangerous consequences for student safety. A survey from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that nearly one-third of drivers knowingly pass stopped school buses, with many citing being in a rush or simply not caring. Footage from BusPatrol highlights real incidents in Florida, Indiana, and West Virginia, where reckless driving has led to near misses and felony charges. Florida now ranks second in the nation for fatal school bus crashes, with over 1,100 violations recorded daily. Amanda also covers emerging safety technologies designed to prevent these violations, including LED-lit stop-arm extensions from Bus Gates, which are being distributed free to school districts through a national pilot program. This episode urges action, awareness, and accountability to protect students on the road.
