Designed to convey to oncoming motorists the importance of the cargo the school bus is carrying. First Light’s Illuminated School Bus Signs (ISBS) are visual warning lights that replace the conventional decals and back-lit signs. By upgrading the visibility of the words SCHOOL BUS to the same level as lights on emergency vehicles, the ISBS makes your school bus stand out from all other large vehicles on the road.
Key Features of First Light's Illuminated School Bus Signs
Readable beyond 300 feet
Visible beyond 1,000 feet
Custom sign shapes for a perfect fit for different manufacturers' buses
Eliminates the large cut out needed for current back-lit signs
Low profile design allows for compatibility with bulkhead A/C
First Light’s patent-pending ultra bright illumination and mounting system
Easily mounted on your school bus from the exterior
Four to six holes for screws and one for the electrical connection are all that is required
Designed to prevent water/moisture entry into the bus
First Light’s intellectual property filings date back to 2017 related to specialized lighted signage for school buses. Our inventions and designs are the subject of pending and granted patents and industrial designs covering numerous claims, in both the U.S. and Canada.
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Schools with FLSP'S ISBS on their buses
WHAT THE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY IS SAYING
Matt Summers
Superintendent
Green Forest School District - Arkansas
What we’ve learned since installing these signs is that they are definitely brighter in low light conditions and even local law enforcement has commented on how much more visible the school bus is.
Manuel Campos
Transportation Director
Somerset ISD - Texas
We have a lot of industrial traffic; the Illuminated School Bus Sign from First Light Safety helps to ensure motorists do not mistake our School Buses for any other vehicle. We are impressed with the quality and service provided and can't wait to install their new Fully Illuminated Stop Arm.
Matthew Gonzales
School Bus Dealer - Rush Truck Centers
Installation at San Marcos CISD - Texas
Student safety is the most important part of School Bus operation. First Light Safety has developed products that keep our students safe throughout the entire transportation process. From maintaining high visibility with an Illuminated School Bus Sign to illuminating loading and unloading stops with a Fully Illuminated Stop Arm. First Light Safety is creating products to protect our greatest asset, our future.
Richard Wayman
Transportation Director
Princeton ISD - Texas
Install was easy. It helps the motorists see our school bus at a greater distance, especially on our highway route.
Garrett Henson
Shop Foreman
Edmond Public Schools - Oklahoma
The illumination of the First Light Safety school bus sign has been a big help in getting drivers to recognize an approaching school bus from further distances. This has been a big help in safeguarding children entering/exiting the buses in the early morning/late evening hours, especially on our inner-city and rural routes.
Steve Neill
Assistant Transportation Director
Plano ISD - Texas
I decided to specify the First Light Illuminated School Bus Signs on my new bus purchases this year. Upon first seeing the Illuminated School Bus Sign, it was apparent this is a significant improvement for the safety of our students and our community. Furthermore, these signs should be a requirement on every new bus in North America.
Joe Brinker
Director of Transportation
Marshall ISD – Texas
The installation was easier than expected, and our team was blown away when we saw the sign lit up for the first time. We are looking forward to equipping all of the buses in our fleet and providing additional safety to our students!
Edward W Forbes
Fleet Manager
Angleton ISD - Texas
It will be a big help on the highway in the morning where that route goes. There is no lighting on that stretch of highway, so the more light, the better.
Cody Cox
Director of Transportation
Cleveland ISD - Texas
I pass several of my buses on the way to the office every morning, a few of the buses have First Light's signs, and a few do not, and the buses that do are so much more obvious than the others. You can't miss the bus. It no longer blends in with the traffic. The signs really pop. Just one more way we are keeping our students safe.
Ryan Hall
Transportation Director
San Marcos CISD - Texas
I love the product and so do our drivers. It makes our buses look better and they are safer, too.
John Wiles
Transportation Director
Shawnee Public Schools - Oklahoma
First morning students waiting on the bus got on and asked the driver if it was a new bus because they noticed the signage lit up. We are very excited to have this safety device on two of our buses and will be installing more in the near future. All future buses will be ordered with First Light factory installed.
Victor Quintanilla
Transportation Director
Pottsboro ISD - Texas
We decided to try out the school bus sign to see if it was worth getting more. I installed it, and it was not too hard to install. I have looked at the sign and noticed instantly when it is coming. You can see the sign a long way and it is really good when it is foggy. We plan on equipping our buses with this product.
Billy Huish
Transportation Supervisor
Farmington Municipal Schools - New Mexico
Anyone concerned about safety needs these signs. They draw your attention to where it needs to be.
Ann Hatton
Director of Transportation
Del Valle ISD - Texas
The signs are great and really stand out at night. The difference is amazing!
Jimmy King
Director of Support Services
Arkadelphia Public Schools - Arkansas
I was very impressed with your signs when I first saw them. They stand out in day and dim light situations. The signs are made with heavy duty quality materials and the fact that you incorporated LED lighting makes it stand out over any other competitor's products that I have seen. I definitely would recommend your product to others.
Katrina Morris
Director of Transportation
West Shore ESD - Michigan
The safety of students is top priority, and visibility is a key factor at school bus stops. The new lighting system will make the school buses more visible to motorists and help keep their precious cargo safe.
NEISD Bus Operator
North East ISD - Texas
Everyone stops for my bus. Vehicles on both sides of the road stop, and it didn’t use to be that way.
Alfred A. Karam
Director of Transportation, NYCDPT
Shenendehowa Central School District - New York
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.
Melissa Deak
Director of Transportation
Middlebury Community Schools - Indiana
I’d rather stop them than catch them. First Light’s illuminated stop arm will prevent accidents and fatalities.
Patrick Cardoza
Director of Transportation
Kaufman ISD - Texas
My top priority is the safety of our students. Thank you to First Light for lighting the way for our students with the SAFEST and BRIGHTEST Stop Arm on the market. We need all schools to work together to get these signs on all buses across North America! I can't wait to install them!
Jason Johnson
Equipment Service Manager
Horseheads CSD - New York
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.