November 07, 2022 - Lewisberry, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined today by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Newbery Township Police, and West Shore School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation challenges posed by changing daylight conditions. The results of Operation Safe Stop, an annual school bus enforcement and education initiative that was held on October 19 this year, were also announced.Operation Safe Stop data revealed that participating school districts and law enforcement agencies reported witnessing 155 violations of the law, down from the 252 reported last year. The initiative is held in conjunction with local and state police departments, school districts, and pupil transportation providers to conduct enforcement, raise public awareness about the consequences of improper passing of school buses, and reduce occurrences. Convictions for breaking the School Bus Stopping Law increased from 314 in 2020 to 348 in 2021."The increase in convictions of the School Bus Stopping Law last year is just one reason why we're reminding motorists of its importance. One incident of passing a school bus is one too many," said Acting Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Mike Keiser. "With additional challenges such as darkness coinciding with more of our students' school bus ride times and the distraction of the quickly approaching holiday season, it is important that motorists remain vigilant while sharing the road with school buses and students."Speakers include:Mike Keiser - PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Highway AdministrationCorporal Zeina Black - Permits and Bus Safety Unit Supervisor, Commercial Vehicle Safety Division in the Bureau of Patrol for the Pennsylvania State PoliceEric Hagarty - Acting Secretary, PA Department of EducationDr. Todd Stoltz - Superintendent, West Shore School DistrictChief Steven Lutz - Newberry Township Police Department
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