The safety and welfare of student riders shall be the first consideration in all matters pertaining to transportation.
Safety precautions shall include the following:
School-Owned Vehicles
(Use of Seat Belts)
The use of seat belts in school-owned vehicles is mandatory for all personnel using vehicles that are equipped with seat belts with the exception of off-road vehicles.
Drivers of all school vehicles except school buses shall be responsible for insuring that all passengers use safety belts. The driver shall not begin to move the vehicle until the driver and all passengers are belted.
Current practice codified 1991
Adopted: date of manual adoption
- Students shall be instructed as to the proper procedure for boarding and exiting from a school bus and in proper and safe conduct while aboard.
- Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at least two times a year to acquaint student riders with procedures in emergency situations.
- Passengers of any school bus used on mountainous terrain shall not occupy the front row of seats and any seats located next to emergency doors unless the bus is equipped with retarders which supplement the bus brake system.
- All vehicles used to transport students shall be inspected periodically to see that they meet safety regulations.
Legal References: | C.R.S. § 42‑4‑236 (Child Restraint Systems Required) |