SCHOOL BUSES

See also SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS; SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

Accidents, reporting, Minn. Rules 7470.1000

Accidents, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91, 2022 169.4511

Activities buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Advertising on, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.90, 2022 123B.93

Age, type III vehicles, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Aisles, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447, 2022 169.4504

Appeals, disabled children, Minn. Rules 7470.1600

Attendance areas, Minn. Rules 3520.1500

Audio and video recording, devices, signs, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.585

Authority for rules, inspection certificates, Minn. Rules 7470.0200

Availability of space, Minn. Rules 3520.1500

Backwards, running bus, restrictions, Minn. Rules 7470.1000

Bodies

Serial numbers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.441

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.441, 2022 169.4501, 2022 169.4503

Bodily fluid cleanup kits, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Bodily fluid cleanup kits, Minn. Rules 7410.5180, 7410.5320

Boundaries, free and equal transportation, Minn. Rules 3520.1500

Brakes, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Brakes, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Bumpers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Cameras, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Carseats, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.685

Certificates and certification, drivers, physician's certificate, Minn. Rules 7414.1300

Charter carriers, license endorsement exemption, Minn. Rules 7414.0200

Charter carriers, school buses, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.01

Chartered buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Chassis, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501, 2022 169.4502

Child passenger restraint systems

Drivers without school bus endorsements, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Exclusion, Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.18

Color, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501, 2022 169.4502, 2022 169.4503, 2022 169.454

Commercial motor vehicles

Exclusion, traffic regulations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.781

School buses defined as, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.011, 2022 171.01

Communication systems

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Specially equipped buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4504

Companies, contracts with, Minn. Statutes 2022 129C.10

Conflict of laws, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502, 2022 169.4504

Construction, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501, 2022 169.4503

Contractors, drivers, duties regarding, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.02, 2022 171.321

Contracts and agreements

National standards incorporation by reference, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Rulemaking, incorporation by reference, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.449

Controlled substances, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.01, 2022 152.022 to 2022 152.024, 2022 152.029, 2022 152.23

Conveniences, Minn. Rules 3520.1500

Costs, see Transportation under EDUCATION FUNDING

Crash barriers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Crossing control arms, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Crossing highways by pupils, procedures, Minn. Rules 7470.1100

Dangerous objects, prohibitions from allowing, Minn. Rules 7470.1000

Dealers, certification standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Definitions

Drivers' licenses, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.01

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.011

Motor vehicle registration, Minn. Statutes 2022 168.002

Prohibited drugs, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.01

Traffic regulations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.011, 2022 169.441

Definitions

Driver's licenses, vehicle records, Minn. Rules 7410.4100

Transportation for elderly, disabled, Minn. Rules 8840.5100

Defrosters, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Design, national standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Diesel school buses, exhaust fumes, engine idling, and parking limitations, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.885

Disabled students, Minn. Rules 7470.1600, 7470.1700

District boundaries, Minn. Rules 3520.1500

Doors, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Driver applicants, periodic reexamination, Minn. Rules 7414.1400

Drivers, see SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Drivers, Minn. Rules 7414.0100 to 7414.2100

Early childhood family education, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88

Emergencies, school district policies, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91

Emergency equipment, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503, 2022 169.454

Endorsements, drivers, written and road tests, Minn. Rules 7414.0300

Enforcement of law

Operations, state troopers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.449

Safety, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.451

State Patrol, powers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.451

Equipment, devices, mileage by drivers, written and road tests, Minn. Rules 7414.0300

Equipment

Advertising on buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.93

Bodily fluid cleanup kits, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Buses not school buses, violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Emergency equipment, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503, 2022 169.454

National standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Specially equipped school buses, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Evacuation drills, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.90

Eviction from bus, prohibitions, Minn. Rules 7470.1000

Examinations, satisfactory completion, Minn. Rules 7413.0200

Exits

Drivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Emergency exits, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447, 2022 169.4503, 2022 169.4504

Fans, auxiliary, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Fenders, color, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502, 2022 169.4503

Fire extinguishers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Firearms, possession on school property, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.66

First aid kits, requirements, Minn. Rules 7410.5180, 7410.5320

First aid kits, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Flaggers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.06

Flashing lights, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.442, 2022 169.443, 2022 169.4503, 2022 169.64

Fleets, discontinuance, transfer of funds, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.79

Fluid levels, requirements for driving, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Frames, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Fuel, filling by pupils, prohibited, Minn. Rules 7470.1000

Funding, see Transportation under EDUCATION FUNDING

Garages, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.51, 2022 123B.97

Grilles, color, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Gross revenues, for-hire transportation, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2022 221.031

Gross vehicle weight ratings, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.011

Gross weight

Basis, computation of motor vehicle registration taxes, Minn. Statutes 2022 168.013

License applicants, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 168.013

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.87

Head Start buses, drivers, license endorsements, exemption, Minn. Rules 7414.0200

Head Start, see Buses under HEAD START

Hoods, color, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Horn, requirements for driving, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Horns, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Identification

Activities buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Advertising on buses not to interfere, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.93

Bus body serial number, "MN" designation, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.441

Buses not school buses, violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Child care buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Drivers of approaching vehicles, stopping or passing violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.444

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 221.031

Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Type III vehicles, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Incidents

Criminal incidents, law enforcement agency response, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4581

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4582

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4582

Inspection certificates

Activities buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Recreational or educational activities, use, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.451, 2022 171.02

Inspections and inspectors

Daily pretrip inspections, reports, carrying, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Driver's license endorsement, road test, Minn. Rules 7414.0300

Driver's license road tests, Minn. Rules 7410.4840

Inspections

Annual inspections, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.451

Certificates, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443, 2022 169.451, 2022 171.02

Manuals, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Postcrash inspections, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4511

Preregistration inspection, Minn. Statutes 2022 168.102

School district policies, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91

Spot inspections, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.451

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501, 2022 169.4503

State Patrol, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.451, 2022 169.4511, 2022 299D.03, 2022 299D.06

Stickers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.441

Insulation, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Insurance

No-fault automobile insurance, Minn. Statutes 2022 65B.47, 2022 65B.53, 2022 169.791, 2022 169.792

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88

Interior speakers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Leases, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Lessees, liability, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88

Lights

Amber lights, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Display requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.48

Drivers of approaching vehicles, stopping or passing violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.444

Eight-lamp warning system, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Exterior lights, federal regulations, conformity, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Flashing lights, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.442, 2022 169.443, 2022 169.4503, 2022 169.64

Flashing red lights, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.32, 2022 169.442, 2022 169.443

Four-way hazard lights, use, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.442

Ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.441 to 2022 169.443

Stop signal arms, see same under this topic

Strobe lights, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.442, 2022 169.4503, 2022 169.64

Turn signals, red, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Type III vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443, 2022 169.48, 2022 171.02

Visibility, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.48

When not used, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Limitations, district boundaries, Minn. Rules 3520.1500

Loading and unloading

Bikeways, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.18

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Rules and regulations, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91

Safety training, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.90

School bus drivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443, 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02, 2022 171.321

Signal lights, see Lights under this topic

Stop signal arms, see same under this topic

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Loading

Safety, Minn. Rules 3520.1500, 7470.1000, 7470.1100

Type III vehicles, Minn. Rules 7470.1500

Maintenance and repair, school district policies, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91

Manufacturers, certificates and certification

Bodies, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Chassis standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Standards, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.441

Markings

Identification, see same under this topic

Unlawful passing messages, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Medical cannabis, violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.23

Mirrors, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Mirrors, Minn. Rules 7410.5180, 7470.1300

Monitors, district policies, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91

Motor carriers, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 221.025

Motor coaches, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Motor vehicle fuel emergencies, fuel economy program, Minn. Rules 7620.0620

Motor vehicle registration taxes, Minn. Statutes 2022 168.013

Motor vehicle registration, inspection, Minn. Statutes 2022 168.102

Motor vehicle sales taxes, Minn. Statutes 2022 297B.03

Multifunction school activity buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501, 2022 171.02

Multifunctional school activity buses, Minn. Rules 7470.1000, 7470.1100

New buses, color, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.441

Noise standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Oil filters, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Operation, drivers, written and road tests, endorsements, Minn. Rules 7414.0300

Operations

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.449, 2022 169.4504

Safety, see same under this topic

Operators, child care buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Owners, child care buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Parking, diesel buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.885

Passengers

Conduct, policies, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.90, 2022 123B.91

Eligibility to ride, privilege, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.59, 2022 123B.90, 2022 123B.91

Safety courses, competency requirement, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88, 2022 123B.90, 2022 123B.91, 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Seat belts, intent not to use, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Standing, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Physical examinations, driver applicants, Minn. Rules 7414.1100

Presumptions, drivers of approaching vehicles, stopping or passing violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.444

Public information and education programs, controlled substances, crimes committed in school zones, penalties, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.029

Public transit, school buses, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.01

Pupils with disabilities

Aides, Minn. Rules 7470.1600, 7470.1700

Drivers, Minn. Rules 7470.1700

Generally, Minn. Rules 7470.1600

Purpose of rules, inspection certificates, Minn. Rules 7470.0200

Railroad crossings

Driver procedures, Minn. Rules 7470.1100

Flagging, Minn. Rules 7470.1200

Safety patrol procedures, Minn. Rules 7405.0700

Sign, displaying on type III vehicles, Minn. Rules 7470.1500

Rearview mirrors, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Records and record keeping

Activities buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Disciplinary records, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91

Recreational or educational activities, using for, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Remounted vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Renewal requirements, drivers, Minn. Rules 7414.2100

Rentals, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88

Reports about, accidents and incidents, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91

Reports

Accidents with bus, Minn. Rules 7470.1000

Daily pretrip inspection reports, carrying on bus, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Road tests, drivers, Minn. Rules 7414.0300

Roadway crossings, safety patrol procedures, Minn. Rules 7415.0700

Routes, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Routes

County state-aid highways, selection, Minn. Rules 8820.0700

Railroad crossings

Establishment or relocation, Minn. Rules 8830.2700, 8830.2710

Vacating, criteria, Minn. Rules 8830.2720

Rub rails, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Safety

Drivers, certification, drivers' license renewal or issuance, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.07

Drivers' manual provisions, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.0705

Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.445

Nonpublic schools, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.90

Office of Pupil Transportation Safety, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.435

Public Safety Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.435

Pupil transportation safety committees, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88

School district policies, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.90

School transportation safety directors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88, 2022 123B.91

Training, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88, 2022 123B.90, 2022 123B.91, 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Type III vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.02

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Safety

General considerations, Minn. Rules 3520.1500

Standards, driver's license road tests, Minn. Rules 7410.5180

School bus stops, designation, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

School grounds, driving on, restrictions, Minn. Rules 7470.1000

School readiness programs, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.88

School zones, school buses defined as, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.01

Seat belts

Drivers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Exclusion, Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2022 245A.18

Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.685

Passenger lap and shoulder belts, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Seat belt cutters, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Seating capacity, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Seating capacity

Driver's license endorsement categories, Minn. Rules 7414.0350

Ten or fewer persons, license endorsement exemption, Minn. Rules 7414.0200

Seats

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Seating capacity, determining, Minn. Statutes 2022 168.002

Shoulder belts, see Seat belts under this topic

Signals

Lights, see same under this topic

Stop signal arms, see same under this topic

Signs

Audio and video recording devices, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.585

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.441, 2022 169.443

Special event use, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4475

Special transportation services, exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2022 174.30

Specially equipped buses

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4504

Passenger lap and shoulder belts, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Standards, driver's license road tests, Minn. Rules 7410.5180

Steering gear, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Stop signal arm systems

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.442, 2022 169.443

Stopping or standing on highway, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.32

Type III vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.454

Stop signal arm, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Stopping

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.32

School bus stops, designation, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Stopping at railroad crossings, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.28

Surveillance systems, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Tailpipes, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Temporary use, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4475

Tires, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447, 2022 169.4502

Tires, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Traffic regulations, driver education, Minn. Rules 7411.0100 to 7411.7700

Trailers, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Transit vehicles, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 299A.11

Transmissions, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Transportation vehicles, wheelchair securement, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 299A.11

Trespass, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.605

Type A school buses

Insulation, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501, 2022 169.4503

Type B school buses

National standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Rub rails, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Type C school buses

National standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Rub rails, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Type D school buses

National standards, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Rub rails, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Type III vehicles

Depreciation costs, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.92

Drivers, restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2022 169A.03, 2022 171.02, 2022 171.321

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 171.02

Loading and unloading, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Nonscheduled transportation, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.011, 2022 169.454

Safety standards, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.011

School district policies, Minn. Statutes 2022 123B.91

Stopping at railroad crossings, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.28

Type III vehicles

Drivers of vehicle, Minn. Rules 7470.1500

Operating rules, generally, Minn. Rules 7470.1400

Size of vehicle, Minn. Rules 7470.1400

Unloading

Safety, Minn. Rules 3520.1500, 7470.1000, 7470.1100

Type III vehicles, Minn. Rules 7470.1500

Variances, standards, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4501

Vehicle identification, see Identification under this topic

Video/mobile surveillance systems, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Violations and penalties

Buses which have been in accidents, driving or allowing to be driven, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4511

Disorderly conduct, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.72

Drivers, see Violations and penalties under SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Equipment violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Identification, buses not school buses, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.448

Inspection certificates, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.451

Lights, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443, 2022 169.448, 2022 171.02

Loading and unloading violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.443

Medical cannabis, Minn. Statutes 2022 152.23

Operation, rules violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.449

Other drivers, see Violations and penalties under TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Prosecution, local government corporation, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.445

Safety violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.59, 2022 171.17, 2022 171.18

Standing while bus is in motion, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Student violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 121A.59, 2022 123B.91

Volunteers, seat belt use, liability, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447

Warning devices

Backup warning alarms, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Horns, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4502

Supplemental warning systems, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.442, 2022 169.4503

Wheelchair lifts, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.447, 2022 169.4504

White strobe lamps, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Width, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Windows, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Windshield wipers, Minn. Rules 7470.1300

Windshields, safety glass, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Wiring, Minn. Statutes 2022 169.4503

Workplace accident and injury reduction, duties, Minn. Rules 5208.1500

Written tests, drivers, Minn. Rules 7414.0300, 7414.2100