School Bus Safety Rules of Kerala
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If a vehicle is used for transporting school children, On School Duty should be written on the bus in Blue letter on White background
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As per the Rule 151 of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, a school bus should keep a first aid box inside it
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Every school bus window should be designed with horizontal grills for better safety
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A fire extinguisher should be there inside a school bus
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The name and contact details of the school should be displayed anywhere in the bus
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A reliable lock should be attached to every school bus door
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There should be sufficient space under the seat for keeping bags of students
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A bus attendant should be appointed in the bus for taking care of school children
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Any parent or a school authority should be present inside the bus for ensuring safety standards
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School authorities should not appoint a driver who is punished for traffic related offences twice in a year
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A record showing details of school bus students should always be kept inside the bus
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School buses should be monitored regularly by school authorities
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Every school bus seat should have at least a width of 265mm and a depth of 350mm
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School buses should be painted with golden yellow colour
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Speed limiting device should be installed with a speed limit set at 50km/hr
