Section 1 broadens the definition of “type III vehicle” in the chapter on traffic regulations, changing from “passenger cars, station wagons, vans, and buses” to “passenger vehicles and buses.” The type III vehicle specifications regarding seating capacity and vehicle weight do not change.
Section 2 clarifies that school bus drivers may not operate cellular phones while the school bus is a part of traffic, even if the bus is not in motion.
Section 3 specifies that seat belts used by drivers of school buses and Head Start vehicles must be properly adjusted and fastened, and that both the shoulder and lap belts must be used when both are present.
Section 4 clarifies the type of vehicle that may carry specified optional safety equipment, changing from “passenger cars and station wagons” to “type III vehicles.”
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