Remembering Makayla
“Makayla just had the sweetest personality. She was one of those kids that you just absolutely adored from the day you met her,” said Dan Sperry, Makayla’s stepfather.
First Light is driving safety everywhere
Pillars of Excellence
Innovation
Our dedicated team of Engineers are constantly looking for different methods and technologies that will improve the safety and wellbeing of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians sharing the road.
Leadership
We want to be a driving force behind changes in technology and regulations that make our roads a safer place. We work hard today so that our children, neighbours, friends, and family can have a safer tomorrow.
Performance
Our testing procedures and thorough consideration of the product applications, environment, and regulations produce a fail-safe product that is sure to stand out and exceed expectations.
What our partners are saying
In the 19 years I've been in school transportation, I can honestly say it's the best innovation I've seen, which truly updates the school bus and makes it visible from a distance and enhances its visibility. I have received nothing but positive remarks from administrators, and staff alike.
Alfred A. Karam
Director of Transporation
NYCDPT, Shenendehowa Central Schools
Several years ago, I was the first police officer to a stop arm violation where a child was killed. That little girl was my daughter Makayla. During the investigation the driver who killed Makayla said he didn’t realize it was a school bus. I believe had her bus been equipped with the First Light Safety Illuminated Signs the driver would have recognized the school bus and stopped. First Light Safety products draw attention to school buses, allow for quicker recognition, and increase safety for our children.
Daniel & Melissa Sperry
Makayla's Story
makaylastory.com
Since the first day it was put on, it has brought a significant amount of attention to the bus. People are drawn to it by how visible it is. It doesn’t matter if it is daylight or at night, it sticks out! The sign does more than just light up, it keeps the bulkheads dry on so many makes and models of buses. I am very proud to say, that this will be a standard on all our new buses going forward.
Jason Johnson
Equipment Service Manager
Horseheads CSD
As someone who has been trying to move away from requiring the back lit sign for many years now, I can honestly say that the First Light sign is a game changer. The current sign in use would often lead to issues like rust that needed to be addressed. That is not the case with your product. Not to mention the fact that the visibility with your product is much, much greater. Pat, my school resource police officer at the high school noticed them and commented, "wow, they sure do get your attention. Motorists can't say they didn't see the school bus now."
Peter B. Tunny
Director
South Colonie Central Schools Transportation Department
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