Illuminated School
Bus Sign
First Light's Illuminated School Bus Sign significantly improves the awareness and visibility of the school bus by using ultra-bright illumination to distinguish the school bus from other vehicles on the road. The Illuminated School Bus Sign uses best-in-class components to provide confidence and continuous performance in a sleek design that is brighter and easier to read than traditional signs.
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Visible from |
Visible from |
Readable from |
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Compliant with |
Over 50,000 Hours |
Impact and Scratch |
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Externally Mounted |
Customizable Text, |
Retroreflective |
School Bus Stats
Features
- Ultra bright LEDs improve the awareness and visibility of the school bus by providing uniform illumination visible from 1,000+ feet, visible up to a 180° angle, and readable from 300+ feet.
- Fully sealed design prevents water and dust intrusion to an IP67 standard and is rated to a temperature of -40°F to +185°F so the sign will stay illuminated in the harshest climates.
- Easy installation and maintenance - external sign easily mounts to a school bus with screws like a standard warning light. The fastening points and one electrical harness pass-through are sealed to significantly reduce the chance of moisture entering the bus.
- Long product life with over 50,000 hrs of operation.
- Durable lens material is impact and scratch resistant as per SAE J575 and is constructed from the same material as a headlight.
- Available in multiple languages
Available Options
Higher UV Resistance
- Best in class, for the sunniest climates
Retroreflective Sign
- Illuminated sign with retroreflective panel for safety even without power
Tested Standards
Our products are thoroughly tested against industry quality standards to ensure they offer the highest level of safety and performance. To get an understanding of real-world performance, our products log many miles on vehicles in service through pilot tests with strategic partners. We subject our products to a variety of quality tests such as endurance, environmental, mechanical, thermal, vibration testing to ensure we produce a safe, durable, and long-lasting product.
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Operating Temperature |
Water and Dust |
Temperature Shock |
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Corrosion |
UV Resistance |
Vibration |
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Electrical Design |
Electrical Interference |
Durability
- -40°F (-40°C) to 185°F (85°C) operating range
- Water & dust resistant to IP67 (sign unit)
- Impact resistant per SAE J575
- UV protection
- Corrosion protection
Specifications
- 9-15 volt input required
- 3 amp maximum current draw
- Built-in electronic surge protection
- Reverse polarity protection
- Electrostatic discharge protection
- FCC Part 15 Class A compliance
Models
To ensure for maximum illumination, our school bus signs are designed specifically for each bus model. Additional models coming to market soon, please contact us for more details.
| Open Cavity Retrofit (Replaces Internal Mounted Sign) |
Solid Cavity Retrofit (Replaces Decal) |
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Includes:
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Blue Bird
Makayla
This sign is dedicated to the memory of 11 yr old Makayla Strahle, who tragically lost her life to a motorist that failed to stop for her school bus.
Learn more about Makayla's story.
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| Makayla | |
Thomas Built Buses
| Front | Rear |
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TBB PRE-WIRE CODES*
| FRONT: D115203000 | REAR: D11530300 |
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*Wiring will be mounted by TBB in the front and or rear caps to allow for easy electrical connection in the aftermarket
