Delaware § 2911 - Safety standards for other vehicles.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 2911 — Safety standards for other vehicles., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2911. Safety standards for other vehicles.
(a) After July 1, 1998, newly purchased and newly leased vehicles with a rated capacity, as defined by the manufacturer, to carry more than 10 passengers in addition to the driver that are used to transport preprimary, primary, and secondary pupils between home and school or to school-related events shall meet state and federal specifications and safety standards applicable to school buses. Contract charter buses meeting federal DOT standards may be used for field trips.
(b) This section does not impose any additional obligations on a school district, charter school, or the Delaware Transit Corporation with a contract under § 2901(c) of this title beyond those obligations otherwise imposed upon the Delaware Transit Corporations under federal and state law.
71 Del. Laws, c. 354, § 379; 82 Del. Laws, c. 188, § 5;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2911
What does Delaware Code § 2911 cover?
Section 2911 ("Safety standards for other vehicles.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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