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What Are the 3 Types of School Bus Safety Devices?
The three main types of school bus safety devices are: stop arm signal systems, onboard cameras, and external lighting systems. Each...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Sep 141 min read


What Would Your School Board Say After a Bus Tragedy?
It’s the call no superintendent wants to get. A student was struck. It happened in front of the bus. The driver “never saw them.” ...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Sep 101 min read


Are You Counting on Stop Arms Alone? Why That’s Not Enough Anymore
If you're depending on your stop arm to keep kids safe, you're not alone—but you may be dangerously under protected. 🚫 In a recent...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Sep 81 min read
What Time Are Most School Bus Accidents?
Most school bus accidents happen between 6:30–8:30 AM and 2:30–4:30 PM — during student pickup and drop-off times. Poor visibility, rush...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Sep 71 min read


Why Students Crossing in Front of the Bus Is Still the #1 Risk—and What to Do About It
Despite all the improvements in bus tech and driver training, most student fatalities still happen right in front of the bus. Why? ...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Sep 31 min read


When School Starts, So Does the Danger: 3 Back-to-School Safety Priorities
Backpacks are zipped, buses are rolling, and kids are back on the streets. But with all the excitement, the start of school also brings a...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Sep 11 min read
What Should School Boards Look for in Student Safety Tech?
School boards should prioritize student safety technologies that are proven, patented, and already approved in multiple states —...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 311 min read


The School Bus Safety Debate You Haven’t Heard Yet: Light vs. Reflectivity
Reflective tape is good—but is it enough? Here’s a debate most people haven’t heard: in the split-second world of school bus safety,...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 271 min read


What’s Legal, What’s Optional, and What’s Changing in School Bus Lighting Laws
Not all safety features are created equal—at least not legally. Some are federally mandated. Others are state-approved but optional....

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 251 min read
What Makes Gardian Angel Different from Other Lighting Systems?
Gardian Angel is the only patented school bus lighting system that projects a light on the ground from the front bumper area on a school...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 241 min read


5 Things Every School Bus Tech Should Know Before Installing Aftermarket Lighting
We love a good bus tech—they’re the ones who keep the wheels turning and the lights (literally) on. If you're upgrading your fleet...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 201 min read


What’s the Real Cost of Doing Nothing About School Bus Safety?
Some costs don’t show up on spreadsheets. Like the cost of a preventable accident. A near-miss. A lawsuit. Or a child’s life. Every...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 181 min read
When Should You Replace School Bus Safety Equipment?
School bus safety equipment should be inspected regularly and replaced every 5–10 years, or sooner if technology improves or components...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 171 min read


How to Talk to Your School Board About Bus Safety Upgrades
If you’ve ever tried to convince a school board to make a safety upgrade, you know how it goes. They want proof. Data. Results....

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 132 min read


From Darkness to Daylight: Why Lighting Trumps Cameras for Student Safety
Let’s get straight to the point: school bus cameras don’t prevent accidents. They just record them. That’s not to say cameras are...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 112 min read
Do School Bus Safety Lights Really Work?
Yes — school bus safety lights have been proven to reduce illegal passing and improve student visibility, especially during early morning...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 101 min read


We Bet You’ve Never Seen This Kind of School Bus Safety Lighting
Every so often, a product comes along that changes everything. For school bus safety, that product is Gardian Angel’s patented white...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 62 min read


The Most Overlooked School Bus Danger Happens in Plain Sight
The Most Overlooked School Bus Danger Happens in Plain Sight Every school day, parents trust that their child will be picked up,...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 42 min read
What Is the School Bus Danger Zone?
The school bus danger zone is the 10-foot area around the bus where children are most at risk of being hit — especially in front of the...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Aug 31 min read


Bus Cameras Don’t Prevent Tragedies. White Light Does.
There’s a common misconception among school boards: that adding stop-arm cameras is enough. Here’s the truth: • 🚫 Cameras only capture...

Gardian Angel, LLC
Jul 311 min read
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