Gardian Angel
Pedestrian School Bus Lighting System
Students should be seen, not hit
We don’t just watch the news, we make the news.
At Gardian Angel, we’re at the forefront of Traffic Transportation Technology, innovating solutions that protect children every day. Our patented pedestrian bus stop safety lighting system is proven to prevent illegal passing and reduce school bus accidents nationwide.
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🌟 Trusted by School Transportation Experts
With a foundation in real-world school transportation safety, Gardian Angel, LLC is leading the evolution of student safety systems. Our technology has been featured in national safety briefings and is typically approved in evolution states. We stay ahead of regulatory shifts, ensuring that school districts get a solution that's both forward-thinking and field-tested.
Our product is currently approved for use in 26 states and growing. Want to see if your state is next? Let’s talk.
Explore these in-depth articles to see how Gardian Angel is changing school bus safety — and why industry leaders trust our technology to keep kids safe:
Stay informed, stay safe, and join us in making school bus zones safer for all.
2025 Gardian Angel Articles
Gardian Angel designed to save lives
By: The Podcast: Staying in Contact with London Mitchell l September 5, 2025
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Toledo's 20 Under 40 2025 Candidates ( Best of luck to our very own Andrew Vincent Gardner, Gardian Angel, LLC. See his name as one of the individuals who have distinguished themselves in our community.)
He is a candidate , but will be get the award? The program will be held Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Find out with us.
By: 20 Under 40 Toledo c/o Leadership Toledo, Inc.l August 2025
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2024 Gardian Angel Articles
13 Action News Big Story: School Bus Safety
By: 13abc News l November 15, 2024
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September 2024 issue of School Transportation News Magazine (page 22-32, specifically p24!)
By: School Transportation News l September 2024
2023 Gardian Angel Articles
October 2023 issue of School Bus Fleet Magazine (page 2, as well as pages 26 and 27)
By: School Bus Fleet l October 2023
Seeing Clearly for Safer School Bus Transportation: The Power of Vision Technology
By: School Bus Fleet l October 9, 2023
26th State Allows Gardian Angel School Bus Lighting System
By: School Transportation News l July 18, 2023
Florida Adopts Gardian Angel School Bus Lighting System
By: School Bus Fleet l June 27, 2023
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April 2023 issue of School Bus Fleet Magazine (page 24)
By: School Bus Fleet l April 2023
SBF Trailblazers: Invigorating the School Transportation Industry
By: School Bus Fleet l March 28, 2023
2022 Gardian Angel Articles
Kanawha County Schools marks National School Bus Safety Week
By: WCHS Network l October 17, 2022
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KCS emphasizing patience during National School Bus Safety Week
By: WOWK TV 13 News l October 17, 2022
August 2022 issue of School Transportation News Magazine (page 40-44)
By: School Transportation News l August 2022
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Gardian Angel Flag Gets Capitol Treatment
By: School Bus Fleet l June 14, 2022
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Gardian Angel School Bus Lighting System Receives U.S. Capitol Flag
By: School Transportation News l June 13, 2022
Gardian Angel School Bus Lighting System Saves Lives
By: Toledo Area Parent Magazine l February 3, 2022
January 2022 issue of School Bus Fleet Magazine (page 28-29)
By: School Bus Fleet l January 2022
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Avoid Collisions & Increase Safety with Detection Technology
By: School Bus Fleet l January 5, 2022
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2021 Gardian Angel Articles
Now's our time to shine': Northwest Ohio invention getting national attention in infrastructure law
By: WTOL-11 l November 18, 2021
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Board of Ed keeps mask policy, hears updates from auxiliary services
By: Watauga Democrat l November 16, 2021
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School buses experience close calls on Brazos County roads
By: KBTX l September 29, 2021
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Utah, Montana Approve School Bus Crossing Light System
By: School Bus Fleet l April 22, 2021
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Half the U.S. Now Allows Gardian Angel School Bus Lights
By: School Transportation News l April 20, 2021
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Innovative School Bus Technology is Forever Preserved as Part of American History in National Museum
By: School Transportation News l February 1, 2021
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School Bus Lighting System Company Featured in National Museum
By: School Bus Fleet l January 12, 2021
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Stories of 2020 - Andrew’s Achievements
By: Smithsonian National Museum of American History l January 4, 2021
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2020 Gardian Angel Articles
Gardian Angel business growing, keeping kids safe
By: The Blade l September 24, 2020
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2019 Gardian Angel Articles
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Gardian Angel technology aims to keep students safe near school buses
By Fox 5 DC l December 17, 2019
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Rolling improvements: How school buses go high tech
By District Administration l December 12, 2019 / January 2020 issue
Iowa Approves School Bus Crossing Light System
By: School Bus Fleet l September 13, 2019
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Revised LED Standards Expected in 2020 National School Bus Specifications
By: School Transportation News l August 15, 2019
High tech upgrade: Wooster City Schools unveils new buses to keep kids safe
By: Fox8 l August 14, 2019
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Wooster Schools’ buses equipped with new high-tech safety features
By: The Daily Record l Aug 13, 2019
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Kanawha schools transportation staff showcase new school buses, teach bus safety
By: Charleston Gazette-Mail l Aug 9, 2019
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Illinois Allows School Bus Lighting System
By: Stein & Shulman, LLC l July 3, 2019
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Illinois is Twenty Second State to Allow for School Bus Light System
By: Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law l June 29, 2019
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Illinois Approves School Bus Crossing Light System
By: School Bus Fleet l June 26, 2019
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Illinois Saw the Light — 22nd State to Allow School Bus Lighting System
By: School Transportation News l June 25, 2019
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Delaware Approves School Bus Crossing Light System
By: School Bus Fleet l June 20, 2019
Delaware is the 21st State to Allow School Bus Lighting
By: School Transportation News l June 19, 2019
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Bridgman Public Schools Added a spotlight
By: Lake Charter Township l May 2019
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Police use new Bridgman bus safety upgrades to crack down on drivers
By: abc57 l March 20, 2019
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Safety stressed for School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
By: Star Tribune l February 24, 2019
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Arizona Approves School Bus Crossing Light System
By: Bus Weekly l January 29, 2019
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Arizona Approves School Bus Crossing Light System
By: School Bus Fleet l January 28, 2019
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Tragic Crash Can Shed Light on Pickup Hazard
By: School Bus Fleet l January 9, 2019
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2018 Gardian Angel Articles
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New York Approves School Bus Crossing Light System
By: Ontario School Bus Association l December 17, 2018
New York Approves School Bus Crossing Light System
By: School Bus Fleet l December 17, 2018
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Innovation and Safety in Transportation
By: Three Rivers School District l Dec. 13, 2018
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Will lawmakers listen? Schools want laws, stiffer penalties, funding to make busing safer
By: Muncie Star Press l Dec. 13, 2018
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Recent Fatalities Put Spotlight on School Bus Safety
By: Explore Venango l November 19, 2018
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NTSB Recommends Pedestrian Safety Systems
By: School Transportation News l September 28, 2018
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WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT DEMONSTRATES NEW SCHOOL BUS SAFETY FEATURES
By: Carolina Bus Sales l September 14th, 2018
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"Gardian Angel" school bus safety light tested at Springfield Local Schools
By: 13abc l Sep 07, 2018
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Ohio Approves LED System to Shine Light on School Bus Crossing
By: School Transportation News l August 28, 2018
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School Bus Crossing Light Allowed in Ohio
By: School Bus Fleet l August 27, 2018
Transportation improvements in place for Kanawha County Schools
By: WCHS l August 9, 2018
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West Virginia District Demonstrates New School Bus Safety Features
By: School Bus Fleet l August 9, 2018
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Kanawha County demonstrates new bus safety measures
By: WSAZ l Aug 07, 2018
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Kanawha County school buses get new safety features
By: WCHS l August 6, 2018
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2017 Gardian Angel Articles
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North Carolina School Transportation Fleet Manual
By: North Carolina State Board of Education l November 2, 2017
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10 Kanawha County School Buses get “Gardian Angels” Installed
By: WOWK l Oct 13, 2017
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School Bus Crossing Light Allowed in West Virginia
By: School Bus Fleet l October 4, 2017
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New bus lighting system aims to increase safety for students and attention for drivers
By: WSAZ l September 29, 2017
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2015 Gardian Angel Articles
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Arkansas School Bus Accidents Target of New Lighting System For Buses
By: McDaniel Law Firm l August 26, 2015
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Guardian Angel Safety Lighting System Approved For Use In Arkansas
By: American Bus Sales l August 21, 2015
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Update: Arkansas Allows School Bus Lighting System
By: School Transportation News l August 20, 2015
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School bus crossing light allowed in Arkansas
By: School Bus Fleet l August 20, 2015
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Gardian Angel LED signal lighting helps provide student safety in 14 states
By: LEDs Magazine l August 20, 2015
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School bus crossing light allowed in Idaho
By: School Bus Fleet l May 1, 2015
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School bus crossing light allowed in 4 more states
By: School Bus Fleet l February 14, 2015
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School bus crossing light allowed in 2 more states
By: School Bus Fleet l January 19, 2015
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2014 Gardian Angel Articles
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Guardian Angel School Bus Lighting System Approved in Colorado
By: American Bus Sales l December 17, 2014
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School bus crossing light allowed in Colorado
By: School Bus Fleet l December 16, 2014
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School bus crossing light allowed in Nevada
By: School Bus Fleet l December 5, 2014
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School bus crossing light allowed in 5th state
By: School Bus Fleet l November 21, 2014
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School bus crossing light allowed in 4th state
By: School Bus Fleet l November 4, 2014
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School Bus Stop Lighting System Approved in Mississippi
By: School Transportation News l August 22, 2014
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C-T: Shining a light on bus safety
By: Marion Community Schools l February 6, 2014
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Former mechanic creates bus safety lighting system
By: School Bus Fleet l January 23, 2014
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MCS pioneers bus safety system
By: Marion Community Schools l January 15, 2014
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2013 Gardian Angel Articles
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New Lighting System Helps to ‘Guard’ Students Boarding Buses in the Dark
By: School Transportation News l November 11, 2013
2013 NASDPTS Conference Agenda
By: NASDPTS l October 18, 2013
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LESA Shines a Light on Bus Safety
By: Patch l Oct 16, 2013
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2011 Gardian Angel Articles
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Inventor's bus lighting alerts drivers to kids crossing street
By: The Blade l August 20, 2011
By: Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities l April-May 2011
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