Interpretation ID: nht95-4.3

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: August 29, 1995

FROM: Carrie Stabile; James v. Stabile, III

TO: Office of Chief Council, NHTSA

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: 12/11/95 letter from Samuel J. Dubbin to Carrie Stabile (A43; Std. 108)

TEXT: To Whom It May Concern,

I recently wrote to Senator Alfonse D'Amato regarding both my brother James and my concept on improving the safety of children while loading and unloading on and off the school buses. It is called "VEHICLE ILLUMINATED WARNING SYSTEM". Senator D'Amato co ntacted Mr. Charles Hott, Safety Engineer, who in return suggested we submit our idea to you, for further review with regards to Vehicle Safety Standards.

The illuminated sign would be specially designed to boldly alert other motorists to the fact that the school bus is in the process of loading or unloading children and should not be passed. The sign would be easily visible during daytime, darkness and p oor weather conditions. It is our opinion as well as other bus companies that this system would provide children with a safer loading and unloading zone. Features like the stop sign that extends out from the side of the bus do not effectively alert dri vers and the safety of children has been greatly compromised.

Our intention with your approval would be to initiate a pilot study from a supporting bus company to survey its effectiveness and approval from the various school districts. We thank you for your consideration in this matter and look forward to hearing from you with regards to your guidance and support.

Enclosure

IN THE APPLICATION OF JAMES VINCENT STABILE III

CARRIE ANN STABILE For A VEHICLE ILLUMINATED WARNING SYSTEM

Filed With The United States Patent and Trademark Office

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