20-27-7-18. Registration Fee Exemption
Sec. 18. (a) A school corporation that owns a school bus or a special purpose bus and uses the school bus or special purpose bus to transport students is exempt from the payment of the annual registration fee for the school bus or special purpose bus. On application by a school corporation, the commissioner of […]
20-27-7-19. Violation
Sec. 19. A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-9.1-4-11; 20-9.1-5-22(a).] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.38; P.L.174-2021, SEC.18.
20-27-7-5. Certificate of Inspection Upon Transfer of Ownership
Sec. 5. A school bus that is sold or has the ownership transferred to a new owner must be presented for an inspection under section 2 of this chapter before the school bus may be used to transport passengers. If the school bus meets the requirements specified under section 3 of this chapter, the state […]
20-27-7-6. Inspection of Buses Older Than 12 Years
Sec. 6. In addition to the inspection required under section 1 of this chapter, a school bus that was manufactured at least twelve (12) years before the year for which a certificate of inspection is being sought must be presented for inspection not less than five (5) months nor more than seven (7) months after […]
20-27-7-7. Certificate of Inspection After Damage by Accident
Sec. 7. If a school bus has received damage in an accident that has put the school bus out of service because of passenger safety concerns, the school bus must be presented for an inspection under section 2 of this chapter before the school bus may be used to transport passengers. If the school bus […]
20-27-7-8. Inspection Requirements
Sec. 8. The inspection of a special purpose bus shall consist of an inspection to determine the existence and condition of the vehicle’s: (1) brakes; (2) lights (headlamps, tail lamps, brake lights, clearance lights, and turn signals); (3) steering and suspension; (4) exhaust systems; (5) general body condition; and (6) tires. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary […]
20-27-7-9. Bus Maintenance
Sec. 9. A school bus or special purpose bus must be maintained to meet the minimum standards set forth by the committee when transporting passengers. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-4-5(i).] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
20-27-7-10. Temporary Certificate of Inspection Due to Material Defect
Sec. 10. If the inspection of a special purpose bus or a school bus performed under this chapter reveals any material defect that renders the school bus unsafe and in noncompliance with any safety requirements established by the committee or with the safety requirements of this chapter, the inspecting officer shall issue a temporary certificate […]
20-27-7-11. Temporary Certificate of Inspection; Repair
Sec. 11. Upon being issued a temporary certificate of inspection under section 10 of this chapter, the owner of a special purpose bus or school bus shall have the special purpose bus or school bus repaired to meet the minimum standards under this chapter. After having the special purpose bus or school bus repaired to […]
20-27-7-12. Certificate of Inspection After Repair
Sec. 12. If after being repaired under section 11 of this chapter a special purpose bus or school bus meets the minimum standards under this chapter, the state police department shall issue a certificate of inspection under section 3 of this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-4-6(c).] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.