(a) The driver of a school bus:
(1) Is responsible for its operation; and
(2) May not drive it into any roadway without first stopping and determining that there is no danger from any other vehicle.
(b) The person responsible for any pupils on a school bus is:
(1) The teacher on the bus; or
(2) If a teacher is not present, the driver.
(c) A person responsible for pupils on a school bus may not permit the number of standing pupils to exceed one pupil for each part of the aisle that is bounded on both sides by forward facing seats.
(d) A person responsible for pupils on a school bus may not permit any pupil to stand if the school bus is equipped only with lengthwise or a combination of lengthwise and forward facing seats.
(e) A person responsible for pupils on a school bus may not permit any pupil to stand in front of the stanchion and guardrail.
(f) A person responsible for pupils on a school bus may not permit any pupil to operate the front door opening mechanism, except in an emergency.
(g) A person responsible for pupils on a school bus may not require any pupil to sit on the floor.
(h) Except for the driver and any fuel station attendant, a person may not occupy a school bus while it is being supplied with fuel.
(i) Either the driver or an adult aide assigned to each school vehicle that is used to transport handicapped children shall be certified as having successfully completed a first aid-safety course approved by the Department of Education.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - Vehicle Laws -- Rules of the Road
Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Rules
Section 21-1101 - Unattended Motor Vehicle
Section 21-1102 - Limitations on Backing
Section 21-1103 - Driving on Sidewalk
Section 21-1104 - Obstruction to Driver's View or Driving Mechanism
Section 21-1105 - Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors
Section 21-1106 - Riding in Mobile Homes
Section 21-1107 - Restrictions on Persons in Cargo Areas of Vehicles
Section 21-1108 - Coasting Prohibited
Section 21-1110 - Crossing Fire Hose
Section 21-1112 - Turning Off Lights to Avoid Identification Prohibited
Section 21-1113 - Placing Traffic Hazard Along Highway Prohibited
Section 21-1115 - Moving or Removing Lights or Guards on Highways Prohibited
Section 21-1116 - Race or Speed Contest Prohibited
Section 21-1117 - Skidding, Spinning of Wheels, and Excessive Noise Prohibited
Section 21-1118 - School Bus Regulations
Section 21-1119 - Snow Emergency Routes
Section 21-1120 - Wearing Earphones, Headsets, etc., Prohibited
Section 21-1121 - Children in Rear of Pickup Trucks
Section 21-1122 - Noise Limitations on Use of Sound Amplification Systems
Section 21-1124.1 - Text Messaging Prohibited
Section 21-1124.2 - Communications Traffic Safety Act
Section 21-1125 - Limitations on Driving Low Speed Vehicles
Section 21-1126 - Recording Illegal Activity
Section 21-1127 - Operation of Limousine of Certain Size
Section 21-1128 - Dispensing of Motor Fuel Into Dirt Bike
Section 21-1129 - Driving While Video and Electronic Display Equipment Are On
Section 21-1130 - Requirements for Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle or Snowmobile on Public Property
Section 21-1131 - Causing Diesel Emissions to Discharge Onto Another Prohibited; Exceptions