Compartmentalization means keeping kids within the protective bubble of their seat in the event of an accident. It works only when students are always facing forward, seated, and aren’t in the aisle while the bus is moving. Does this sound feasible on a bus without seat belts? SafeGuard seat belts ensure that your child remains seated properly—which is the best way compartmentalization can keep your child safe.

The SafeGuard FlexSeat offers lap-shoulder belt protection that safely transports three elementary-age children or two high school students. That’s the same as a standard unbelted school bus seat.

Unlike lap belts, which can sit loosely on the seat, SafeGuard’s lap-shoulder belts retract into the seat. This makes them nearly impossible to use as a weapon. Over 700,000 students are protected every day in SafeGuard seats—and there have been zero reports of students using our lap-shoulder belts as weapons.

A child in a seat belt has a reduced chance of injury and can evacuate at the click of a button. Unbelted children are more likely to be injured or unconsciousness, making them slower to evacuate without additional help.

With the life of a school bus usually between 12 and 16 years, seat belts wind up being just pennies a day per child. And while you can’t put a price on the safety and well-being of your child, SafeGuard provides a low-cost solution.