Maine LD2159 mandates school buses to have crossing arms and requires their activation when loading or unloading students.

Maine LD2159 requires all school buses to be equipped with a school bus crossing arm and mandates that operators activate the crossing arm when the bus stops to load or unload students. Failure to activate the crossing arm is classified as a Class E crime, and the operator's endorsement to operate a school bus could be revoked. The bill aims to enhance safety for children traveling on school buses.

Maine LD2159 mandates school buses to have crossing arms and requires their activation when loading or unloading students.

Maine LD2159 requires all school buses to be equipped with a school bus crossing arm and mandates that operators activate the crossing arm when the bus stops to load or unload students. Failure to activate the crossing arm is classified as a Class E crime, and the operator's endorsement to operate a school bus could be revoked. The bill aims to enhance safety for children traveling on school buses.