Keeping Students Safe Around School Buses This Summer

Even in summer, school bus safety doesn’t take a break. While students may ride buses for summer camps, sports, or community programs, NHTSA emphasizes that school buses themselves are highly visible, but children at stops often are not.

Actionable Steps:

• Walk your child to summer bus stops and teach safe waiting areas

• Use bright clothing or LED safety lights for early morning or evening rides

• Reinforce looking both ways, device-free before crossing

• Teach children to wait for the bus to fully stop and lights to flash

• For older students walking to programs, identify crosswalks and shaded, well-lit routes

Summer safety is about awareness and visibility, not just the bus. Start now so kids are prepared year-round.