Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CXIII - Bulletin 119-Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures
Chapter 9 - Vehicle Operation
Section CXIII-915 - Miscellaneous

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code CXIII-915

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Drivers should constantly scan the interior of the bus as well as the areas ahead, to the sides, and to the rear of the bus.

B. Drivers are required to wear seat belts and other safety devices provided by the bus manufacturer at all times while the bus is in motion.

C. The service (entrance) door and the emergency exit door(s) must remain closed at all times while the bus is in motion. School bus aisles must be kept clear and doors and emergency exits must remain unobstructed at all times.

D. Buses must not be backed except in situations where there is no safer alternative. If there is no safe alternative to backing, these warnings should be heeded.

1. Students must be boarded and seated and remain on board the bus when the bus is being backed.

2. The school bus driver must arrange for assistance during backing maneuvers.

E. Headlights shall be turned on whenever it is necessary to use windshield wipers.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:158, R.S. 17:160-161, R.S. 17:164-166, and R.S. 32:281.

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