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BECAUSE A STOP SIGN IS NOT ALWAYS ENOUGH.

A physical school bus safety barrier designed to protect children when drivers fail to stop.

THE PROBLEM

The danger happens in seconds.

Warning lights still rely on other drivers doing the right thing in time. KidBlock® is built for the moment that judgment fails.

Driver-Side Passing Lane

The most common illegal pass happens in the same lane, often while a child is still near the road.

Front Crossing Path

Children crossing in front of the bus still depend on traffic stopping in both directions.

Passenger-Side Shoulder / Ditch

Shoulder-side pass attempts put children exiting the service door directly in harm's way.

Problem Clips

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Driver-Side Passing Lane

A clip showing how quickly an illegal same-lane pass can put a child beside the bus at immediate risk.

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THE SOLUTION

Illegal passing is impossible with a physical barrier

A physical barrier, not a warning light.

KidBlock® deploys high-visibility barrier arms when the bus is stopped, helping create a stronger stop command where children are most exposed.

Driver-side arm extends into the passing lane.

Passenger-side arm deploys behind the service door.

LED STOP modules increase recognition in day and night conditions.

TECHNOLOGY

Engineered for the stop.

The system ties into the existing stop sequence and is designed for repeatable deployment, serviceability, and route-level testing.

Deploys when the bus is stopped, red lights are active, and the service door is open.

Manual override remains available to the driver at all times.

Modular arm sections and replaceable LED modules support maintenance.

Creating a protected crossing zone

APPLY TO BRING KIDBLOCK® TO YOUR DISTRICT.

Limited pilot slots are available for districts ready to test KidBlock® on real routes.

Apply for a Pilot Program

FAQ

QUESTIONS FROM DISTRICTS, DRIVERS, AND PARENTS.

No. Deployment is tied to the existing stop sequence — red lights and door status — so drivers don't need a separate manual process for normal operation.

CONTACT

TALK TO KIDBLOCK®.

Whether you're a transportation director, school board member, manufacturer, or concerned parent, we want to hear from you.

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