School Bus (Safety) Bill

A Bill to make requirements relating to the design and operation of school buses; to make provision about road safety training for drivers and users of school buses; to establish a School Bus Safety Council; and for connected purposes.

This Bill attempts to create a safety regime for school buses, with separate construction and use regulations. It would:

create an offence of overtaking a school bus when it is stationary
make provision for training for pupils and drivers
require the Secretary of State to make an annual report to Parliament on the issue
create a new School Bus Safety Council to monitor the effects and enforcement of the Bill.

Progress through Parliament2 stages recorded

Commons

1st reading

13 May 2009

Commons

2nd reading

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Bill

Bill as introduced

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