ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 222 Using warning lights on buses carrying children

ROAD SAFETY ROAD RULES 2009 (SR NO 94 OF 2009) - REG 222

    (1)     This rule applies to the driver of a bus operated by an accredited person within the meaning of the Public Transport Competition Act 1995 for the carriage of school children to the exclusion of other passengers (other than teachers or supervisors) and fitted with warning lights in accordance with Division 18 of Part 8 of Schedule 8 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999.

Note

Bus is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986 .

    (2)     The driver must not stop the bus to drop off or pick up a child unless the warning lights are operating.

Penalty:     2 penalty unit.