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Ignition Interlock on School Buses Makes Sense
The information in this blog is for general informational purposes only, may not reflect the most current developments, is not intended to and should not be relied upon or construed as a legal opinion or legal advice or to address all circumstances that might arise. See full disclaimer.

Ignition Interlock on School Buses Makes Sense

February 17, 2020

Nearly 700,000 school bus drivers keep our kids safe going to and from school each day. But a recent study of incidents involving impaired school bus drivers reveals that school districts might benefit from safety measures. Ignition Interlock on school buses would be a step in the right direction.

A recent special report by Stateline (an initiative of the Pew Charitable Trusts) offers insight about the impact of impaired school bus drivers. Of course, the overwhelming majority of school bus drivers are dedicated to making sure it’s a safe ride. But Stateline points out that more than 1,620 schoolchildren in 38 states have been affected by impaired drivers since 2015.

Ignition Interlock on School Buses Can Make a Difference

According to Stateline’s analysis, more than 118 drivers were arrested for operating a school bus while allegedly impaired. Other data suggests that many additional impaired school bus drivers have been identified through random drug and alcohol screenings.

Stateline says that a number of advocates are pushing for Ignition Interlock Devices on school buses. They also note that the program director at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance believes that every school bus should have an alcohol detection device on board.

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Looking at Recent School Bus Incidents

Stateline’s investigation is underscored by recent incidents:

  • On Jan. 20, an Ohio school bus driver was arrested while driving a group of high school basketball players to a game. Police said his Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) was .075. The legal limit for school bus drivers in Ohio is .04.
  • In December 2019, police charged a school bus driver in Somers, New York, with aggravated DWI. They alleged that his BAC was 0.22.
  • In September 2019, a Longview, Washington, school bus driver was charged with two counts of reckless endangerment and DUI. She was apprehended after a child aboard the bus called 911.

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Potential Solutions to Deter Impaired Driving on School Buses

Stateline cited other incidents, and noted that potential deterrence strategies include:

  • Ignition Interlocks for school bus drivers.
  • Visual check-ins to screen drivers who might be impaired.
  • Random drug and alcohol testing.
  • A federal database that identifies drivers who have previous drug and alcohol testing violations.

We applaud the hundreds of thousands of school bus drivers who put children’s safety first. But – as any proponent of drunk driving prevention will tell you – even one accident is too many. That’s why Ignition Interlock Devices for school buses would make a real difference.

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