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Back-to-School Safety Alert: Drivers Reminded to Obey Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law

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Bucks County, Pennsylvania – As schools across the region prepare to welcome students back to classrooms, TMA Bucks is urging drivers to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law. With the return of hundreds of school buses on the roads, safety precautions are essential to protect children commuting to and from school. The law mandates that drivers must halt their vehicles at least 10 feet away from any school bus displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Importantly, vehicles are required to stop from all directions unless the bus … Read more

Could Red-Flag Laws Be the Key to Stopping Mass Shootings? Insights from Recent Studies

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In states across the U.S., red-flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, are increasingly seen as a critical tool in the effort to curb mass shootings. These laws, which now exist in at least 19 states and the District of Columbia, allow courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. These legislative measures permit family members, law enforcement, and, in some cases, other community members to petition a court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who may be at risk of committing violence. … Read more