Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Office of School Bus Safety
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Advancing the safety of student transportation in New Jersey
The Office of School Bus Safety is committed to advancing the safety of student transportation in New Jersey through dedicated educational, compliance, and enforcement efforts. Our mission is to safeguard every student's journey, upholding the highest standards of safety in school transportation services.
Promoting Safety Through Education, Compliance, and Enforcement
“The safest way to transport children to and from school is by school bus. In fact, students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking a school bus instead of traveling by car.” (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - NHTSA)
The most dangerous aspect of school buses is loading and unloading. Unfortunately, some motorists fail to follow the rules by driving around the school bus and ignoring the flashing lights. This puts students in grave danger.
Most school bus-related accidents occur within a 10-foot radius around the bus, where the driver has limited visibility. This area is called the "danger zone." It extends to 30 feet in front of the bus. To avoid accidents, teach your child to use caution when getting on or off the bus and always to stay out of the danger zone.” (New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission - NJMVC)
October 21-25, 2024 is National School Bus Safety Week. Help us spread the message of school bus safety throughout the State of New Jersey! According to the NHTSA, there were 25 fatalities between 2000-2022 due to driver’s illegally passing a stopped school bus. State law requires all motorists to stop when a school bus has its stop arm activated. Remember to slow on yellow, and stop on red. You can help keep our precious cargo safe!