Bill > HB06698

This bill aims to enhance school bus safety by modifying existing transportation regulations. Specifically, the bill requires school bus operators to receive and discharge passengers only on the same side of the highway as the passenger's residence when the road has a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour or more. This new requirement is designed to reduce the risks associated with students crossing busy or high-speed roads after getting off the school bus. By ensuring that students are dropped off and picked up on the side of the road where they live, the bill seeks to minimize the potential for traffic-related accidents and improve overall student safety during transportation to and from school. The proposed change would be an amendment to section 14-277 of the general statutes, applying to highways with speed limits at or above 25 miles per hour.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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