Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 15 - Safety and Emissions
Part 10 - Rules and Regulations Regarding School Bus Transportation
Section 280-RICR-30-15-10.4 - Responsibilities of the Coordinator of School Bus Transportation
Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 10.4
Current through March 20, 2024
A. The Coordinator of School Bus Transportation shall assure that every applicant approved for a School Bus Operator Certificate is of good character, good health, and has a good driving record, by performing the following actions:
1. Obtaining a written State and Local
criminal record
2. Review of a
physical examination report completed by a physician
3. Initial Review of a Certified Driver
record to determine the operator driving history and a periodic check of the
operator=s driving record will be conducted to determine whether the operator
is still entitled to a school bus certificate.
4. Establishment of a file for each school
bus driver containing the following information and documents:
a. Application for a school bus
certificate
b. Physical examination
report
c. State and Local Bureau of
Criminal Investigation reports
d.
Driver records
e. Reports of
involvement in any school bus accident
f. Road test results
g. Driver Training and retraining reports and
certificates
h.
Correspondence
i. Certificate Number
and Date issued
j. Other appropriate
records
5. Periodic
review of all records pertaining to certified school bus operators with regard
to established criteria for denying a school bus certificate.
6. Establish in conjunction with the agency
designated by the Director of Transportation a ten (10) hour education program,
a three (3) hour recertification program, and a road test if
required.
7. Promote school bus
safety throughout the State of Rhode Island.
8. Assist in development of the inspection
process for school buses.
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