School Bus Safety: Mandating New Federal Seat Belt Standards.
This Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to begin the process of establishing new federal standards for seat belts on all new school buses. The goal is to significantly enhance child safety during transport by focusing on three-point lap/shoulder belt systems, which safety experts deem the most protective. Citizens can anticipate that future school transportation will be safer due to these new equipment requirements.
Key points
Requires the Department of Transportation to propose new federal standards for seat belts on all newly manufactured school buses, regardless of vehicle weight.
Focuses specifically on the safety benefits of three-point lap/shoulder belt systems for maximum passenger protection.
Mandates the consideration of innovative seat belt detection and reminder systems in new bus designs.
Status:
Expired
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