Flashing warning lights for school buses

SCHOOL buses are to be fitted with flashing warning lights to alert motorists when children are getting on or off.

Wed, 05 Jan, 2005 - 00:00
Niall Murray, Education Correspondent

The pilot initiative was launched by Minister of State Síle de Valera, who has responsibility for the school transport system at the Department of Education.

The safety measure is aimed at reducing accidents around school buses, which cost the lives of 11 children between 1993 and 2003.

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