8.37 Seat Belts
I. The operator and each passenger of a motor vehicle who are conducting School Board business or a school-related activity shall be restrained by a safety belt when the vehicle is in operation. This provision is applicable to all vehicles as defined in Florida Statutes, except for the following:
A. A school bus purchased prior to January 1, 2001;
B. A bus used for transportation of persons for compensation;
C. A farm tractor or implement of husbandry;
D. A truck having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds; and,
E. A motorcycle, moped, or bicycle.
II. A school bus purchased new after December 31, 2000 must be equipped with safety belts or other federally approved restraint system if used for pre-K to grade 12 students. Each passenger shall wear a seatbelt when the bus is in operation.
III. The number of passengers of a vehicle shall not exceed the number of safety belts which were installed by the manufacturer.
IV. School bus operators shall wear a seat belt when operating a school bus.
Statuary Authority | Law(s) Implemented | State Board of Education Rules | History | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1001.41(2), 1001.42(10), F.S. | 316.003, 316.614, 316.6145, 316.6146, 1001.43, 1006.22, F.S. | 6A-3.0171 | ADOPTED: 08/21/01 REVISION DATE(S): 02/15/05, 07/24/12, 11/06/18 FORMERLY: NEW |