National School Bus Safety Week to Encourage Stop Arm Compliance

National School Bus Safety Week will be October 20th through the 24th this year, and the theme is "Stop on Red, Kids Ahead".

According to Ben Shew, Executive Director of the Office of School Transportation, "Motorists not stopping for school buses at bus stops is a major problem throughout this state and the nation".

A poster contest is held every year for WV students to participate in, and the theme of the this year's poster contest is, "Avoid Harm, Obey the Stop Arm". Poster winners will be announced next week.

NHTSA offers suggestions on combating the illegal passing of school buses. You can find their best practice guide here.

More information on statewide events will be posted as soon as available.