Sec. 18. (a) Whenever a school bus or special purpose bus is transporting passengers, the school bus or special purpose bus emergency escape exits, doors, emergency exit windows, roof exits, and service doors must be free of any obstruction that:
(1) inhibits or obstructs an exit; or
(2) renders the means of exit hazardous.
(b) A driver who knowingly operates a school bus or special purpose bus in violation of subsection (a) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) A person who knowingly directs a driver to operate a school bus or special purpose bus in violation of subsection (a) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.107-2006, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.113-2014, SEC.28; P.L.217-2014, SEC.65; P.L.109-2015, SEC.28.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 21. Traffic Regulation
Chapter 12. School Buses; Fire and Emergency Vehicles
9-21-12-1. Arm Signal Device Extended; Duty; Penalty; License Suspension; Presumption
9-21-12-3. Divided Highways; Vehicles Approaching School Bus; Duty to Use Caution
9-21-12-4. Design and Operation of School Buses; Rules; Adoption
9-21-12-5. Railroad Crossings; Duty to Stop
9-21-12-8. Violation of Duty to Stop at Railroad Crossings; Fine; Suspension of Driving Privileges
9-21-12-13. School Bus; Arm Signal Device; Exception
9-21-12-14. School Bus; Directional Signal
9-21-12-15. School Bus; Flashing Lights
9-21-12-15.5. School Bus; Daytime Running Lights
9-21-12-16. Forward Area of School Bus Off Limits to Children
9-21-12-19. School Bus and Special Purpose Bus; End of Trip Inspection
9-21-12-20. School Bus; Loading and Unloading Students
9-21-12-20.5. Presentation of School Bus Route to Governing Body