SCHOOL BUSES

See also SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS; SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

Accidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91, 169.4511

Active transportation safety training, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.935, 174.38

Activities buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02

Advertising on, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.90, 123B.93

Age, type III vehicles, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Aisles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447, 169.4504

Audio and video recording, devices, signs, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.585

Bodies

Serial numbers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.441

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.441, 169.4501, 169.4503

Bodily fluid cleanup kits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Brakes, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Bumpers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Cameras, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Carseats, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.685

Charter carriers, school buses, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.01

Chartered buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Chassis, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501, 169.4502

Child passenger restraint systems

Drivers without school bus endorsements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02

Exclusion

Children, Youth, and Families Department, licensing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.51

Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.18

Color, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501, 169.4502, 169.4503, 169.454

Commercial driver training schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Commercial motor vehicles

Exclusion, traffic regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.781

School buses defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011, 171.01

Communication systems

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Specially equipped buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4504

Companies, contracts with, Minn. Statutes 2026 129C.10

Conflict of laws, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502, 169.4504

Construction, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501, 169.4503

Contractors, drivers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.02, 171.321

Contracts and agreements

National standards incorporation by reference, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Rulemaking, incorporation by reference, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.449

Controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.01, 152.022 to 152.024, 152.029

Costs, see Transportation under EDUCATION FUNDING

Crash barriers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Crossing control arms, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Dealers, certification standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Definitions

Drivers' licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.01

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011

Motor vehicle registration, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.002

Prohibited drugs, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.01

Traffic regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011, 169.441

Defrosters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Design, national standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Diesel school buses, exhaust fumes, engine idling, and parking limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.885

Doors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Drivers, see SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Early childhood family education, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88

Electric school bus deployment program, Minn. Statutes 2026 216C.374

Emergencies, school district policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91

Emergency equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503, 169.454

Enforcement of law

Operations, state troopers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.449

Safety, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.451

State Patrol, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.451

Equipment

Advertising on buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.93

Bodily fluid cleanup kits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Buses not school buses, violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Emergency equipment, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503, 169.454

First aid kits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

National standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Specially equipped school buses, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Evacuation drills, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.90

Exits

Drivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Emergency exits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447, 169.4503, 169.4504

Fans, auxiliary, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Fenders, color, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502, 169.4503

Fire extinguishers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Firearms, possession on school property, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.66

First aid kits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Flaggers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Flashing lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.442, 169.443, 169.4503, 169.64

Fleets, discontinuance, transfer of funds, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.79

Frames, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Funding, see Transportation under EDUCATION FUNDING

Garages, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.51, 123B.97

Grilles, color, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Gross revenues, for-hire transportation, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.031

Gross vehicle weight ratings, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011

Gross weight

Basis, computation of motor vehicle registration taxes, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.013

License applicants, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.013

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.87

Head Start, see Buses under HEAD START

Hoods, color, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Horns, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Identification

Activities buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02

Advertising on buses not to interfere, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.93

Bus body serial number, "MN" designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.441

Buses not school buses, violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Child care buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Drivers of approaching vehicles, stopping or passing violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.444

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.031

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Type III vehicles, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Incidents

Criminal incidents, law enforcement agency response, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4581

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4582

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4582

Inspection certificates

Activities buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02

Recreational or educational activities, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.451, 171.02

Inspections

Annual inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.451

Certificates, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443, 169.451, 171.02

Manuals, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Postcrash inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4511

Preregistration inspection, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.102

School district policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91

Spot inspections, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.451

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501, 169.4503

State Patrol, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.451, 169.4511, 299D.03, 299D.06

Stickers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.441

USDOT carrier numbers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.449

Insulation, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Insurance

No-fault automobile insurance, Minn. Statutes 2026 65B.47, 65B.53, 169.791, 169.792

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88

Interior speakers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Leases, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Lessees, liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88

Lights

Amber lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Display requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.48

Drivers of approaching vehicles, stopping or passing violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.444

Eight-lamp warning system, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02

Exterior lights, federal regulations, conformity, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Flashing lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.442, 169.443, 169.4503, 169.64

Flashing red lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32, 169.442, 169.443

Four-way hazard lights, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.442

Ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.441 to 169.443

Stop-signal arm systems, see same under this topic

Strobe lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.442, 169.4503, 169.64

Turn signals, red, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Type III vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443, 169.48, 171.02

Visibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.48

When not used, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Loading and unloading

Bikeways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Rules and regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91

Safety training, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.90

School bus drivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443, 169.448, 171.02, 171.321

Signal lights, see Lights under this topic

Stop-signal arm systems, see same under this topic

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Maintenance and repair, school district policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91

Manufacturers, certificates and certification

Bodies, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Chassis standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Standards, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.441

Markings

Identification, see same under this topic

Unlawful passing messages, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Mirrors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Monitors, district policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91

Motor carriers, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.025

Motor coaches, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Motor vehicle registration, inspection, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.102

Motor vehicle registration taxes, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.013

Motor vehicle sales taxes, Minn. Statutes 2026 297B.03

Multifunction school activity buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501, 171.02

New buses, color, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.441

Noise standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Oil filters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Operations

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.449, 169.4504

Safety, see same under this topic

Operators, child care buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Owners, child care buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Parking, diesel buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.885

Passengers

Conduct, policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.90, 123B.91

Eligibility to ride, privilege, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.59, 123B.90, 123B.91

Safety courses, competency requirement, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88, 123B.90, 123B.91, 169.448, 171.02

Seat belts, intent not to use, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Standing, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Presumptions, drivers of approaching vehicles, stopping or passing violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.444

Public information and education programs, controlled substances, crimes committed in school zones, penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.029

Public transit, school buses, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.01

Records and record keeping

Activities buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02

Disciplinary records, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91

Recreational or educational activities, using for, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Remounted vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Rentals, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88

Reports about, accidents and incidents, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91

Routes, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Rub rails, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Safety

Active transportation safety training, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.935, 174.38

Drivers, certification, driver's license renewal or issuance, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.07

Drivers' manual provisions, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.0705

Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.445

Nonpublic schools, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.90

Office of Pupil Transportation Safety, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.435

Public Safety Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.435

Pupil transportation safety committees, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88

School district policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.90

School transportation safety directors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88, 123B.91

Training, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88, 123B.90, 123B.91, 169.448, 171.02

Type III vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.02

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

School bus stops, designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

School readiness programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.88

School zones, school buses defined as, Minn. Statutes 2026 152.01

Seat belts

Drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Exclusion

Children, Youth, and Families Department, licensing, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.51

Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.18

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.685

Passenger lap and shoulder belts, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Seat belt cutters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Seating capacity, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Seats

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Seating capacity, determining, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.002

Shoulder belts, see Seat belts under this topic

Signals

Lights, see same under this topic

Stop-signal arm systems, see same under this topic

Signs

Audio and video recording devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.585

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.441, 169.443

Special event use, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4475

Special transportation services, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2026 174.30

Specially equipped buses

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4504

Passenger lap and shoulder belts, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Stop-signal arm systems

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.442, 169.443

Stopping or standing on highway, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32

Type III vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.454

Stopping

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32

School bus stops, designation, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Stopping at railroad crossings, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.28

Supplemental warning systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Surveillance systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Tailpipes, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Temporary use, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4475

Tires, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447, 169.4502

Trailers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Transit vehicles, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 299A.11

Transmissions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Transportation vehicles, wheelchair securement, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2026 299A.11

Trespass, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.605

Type A school buses

Insulation, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501, 169.4503

Type B school buses

National standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Rub rails, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Type C school buses

National standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Rub rails, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Type D school buses

National standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Rub rails, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Type III vehicles

Depreciation costs, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.92

Drivers, restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.03, 171.02, 171.321

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.02

Loading and unloading, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Nonscheduled transportation, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011, 169.454

Safety standards, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011

School district policies, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.91

Stopping at railroad crossings, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.28

USDOT carrier numbers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.449

Variances, standards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4501

Vehicle identification, see Identification under this topic

Video/mobile surveillance systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Violations and penalties

Buses which have been in accidents, driving or allowing to be driven, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4511

Disorderly conduct, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.72

Drivers, see Violations and penalties under SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Equipment violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Identification, buses not school buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448

Inspection certificates, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.451

Lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443, 169.448, 171.02

Loading and unloading violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.443

Operation, rules violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.449

Other drivers, see Violations and penalties under TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Prosecution, local government corporation, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.445

Safety violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.59, 171.17, 171.18

Standing while bus is in motion, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Student violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 121A.59, 123B.91

Volunteers, seat belt use, liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447

Warning devices

Backup warning alarms, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Horns, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4502

Supplemental warning systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.442, 169.4503

Wheelchair lifts, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.447, 169.4504

White strobe lamps, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Width, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Windows, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Windshields, safety glass, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503

Wiring, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.4503