Should buses used for school transport be clearly marked ” School Transport?
” 2.2.2.1 Board buses are clearly marked “SCHOOL BUS” both front and rear. They are also clearly visible by their distinctive colour of lemon chrome and ivory. This is a common agreed standard within Northern Ireland. Many local authorities in the UK are following the Northern Ireland lead. This standardised colour scheme is also acknowledged within recent Northern Ireland road traffic legislation. Board vehicles are considered by the Motor Institute Research Association to be highly visible and readily recognisable. 2.2.2.2 On many of the public transport routes Translink vehicles are destination signed “SCHOOLS” but as many of the public transport services are on designated bus routes and pupils are required to travel on stage carriage services, they do not show any school signs. They must, however, show the amber pupil signs on the front and rear of their vehicles as required by legislation. 2.2.2.3 The advantage of the “SCHOOL BUS” sign is that it informs the public that the vehicl
