Lap and shoulder belts keep children safer on the bus, but the benefits don't stop there. Adding seat belts can improve behavior, curb bullying, and reduce driver distraction according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

With bullying being a wide spread problem and rowdy behavior a dangerious distraction, adding seatbelts reduces stress on both the students and the driver. One school district found their discipline problems dropping 90-95% on the routes they tested. See the amazing difference seatbelts made for them, and what they could do for you with the video on the right.

The capacity issue has been solved, prices are lower than they've ever been, and it's virtually impossible to use our retractable seatbelts as a weapon. Stop believing the myths and get the facts.

"Since I've had the bus with the belts, the write-ups have decreased significantly. [It's] unbelievable."Â Mark Axiom, Bus Driver

There are no more excuses for missing out on the added safety and behavioral benefits lap-shoulder belts can bring to your buses. Discover more at SafeGuardSeat.com, or visit us at our booth at NAPT to discuss how the SafeGuard solution for better behavior can work for you.

School bus laws are constantly changing, so plan ahead for the long-term with SafeGuard XChange seating technology. Install Standard Seats today, then easily convert to the latest in safety restraint systems when you are ready. Click here or on the picture below for more information.

When it's time to convert seating on your bus, simply include the following:

"All seats shall meet applicable FMVSS requirements and seat frames shall be capable for installation of Type 2 belts and Integrated Child Safety Restraint Systems. Conversion of seats to these options shall not require the removal of the seat from the bus floor and will re-use the base frame of the standard seat."