Council Backs Urgent Bus Safety Rule Push After Tragic Schoolgirl's Loss

New road safety laws to protect children getting on or off school buses should be adopted in Northern Ireland following the death of an 11-year-old girl inCo Derry, a council has said.

Council Support
Mid Ulster council backed a proposal calling for the law change on Thursday night, after the suggestion was put forward by the SDLP after consulting with Caitlin-Rose's family.

Push for Change
In Canada and America, the law is crystal clear: when the bus stops, traffic stops - no exceptions. In Germany, cars pass stopped buses at walking pace, a rule embedded in driver training. These aren’t complicated measures - they’re common sense, proven ways to protect lives and we must follow suit here. We need to create a safe zone around every child stepping off a school bus, give parents peace of mind and send a clear message that reckless driving near our children has to stop.