South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 67 - Transportation Of Pupils; School Buses
Section 59-67-280. Penalties.

The doing of anything prohibited by this article or failing to do anything required by this article shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisonment in the county jail for not less than five nor more than thirty days.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-820; 1952 Code Section 21-820; 1942 Code Section 1626-3; 1937 (40) 367.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 59 - Education

Chapter 67 - Transportation Of Pupils; School Buses

Section 59-67-10. "School bus" defined.

Section 59-67-20. Regulations of State Board of Education governing design and operation of school buses.

Section 59-67-30. Painting and markings of school buses.

Section 59-67-40. Applicability of laws and regulations to private school buses.

Section 59-67-50. Removal of identification marks from former school buses.

Section 59-67-60. Repainting of former school buses.

Section 59-67-70. Dual wheels.

Section 59-67-80. Windshield wiper, brakes, lights, and rear view mirrors.

Section 59-67-90. Gasoline tanks.

Section 59-67-100. Seating space; aisle; seats; number and location of pupils.

Section 59-67-105. Maximum ride time; routing.

Section 59-67-108. Training and certification of drivers.

Section 59-67-110. Front entrance-exit; emergency exit.

Section 59-67-120. Tampering with governors prohibited.

Section 59-67-130. Inspection of road conditions on bus routes; reporting hazards.

Section 59-67-140. Inspection of road conditions on bus routes; duties of drivers.

Section 59-67-150. Qualifications of bus driver; drinking or smoking on bus.

Section 59-67-160. Physical examination of school bus driver.

Section 59-67-180. General supervision of bus by driver.

Section 59-67-190. Driver prohibited from leaving bus while engine is running.

Section 59-67-200. Complete stop to receive or discharge passenger required.

Section 59-67-210. School bus passing another school bus unlawful.

Section 59-67-220. Filling gasoline tank while engine is running or pupils are on bus prohibited.

Section 59-67-230. Driver required to stop before crossing railroad track.

Section 59-67-240. Other duties of driver; discipline of pupils for misconduct.

Section 59-67-245. Interference with operation of school bus; penalties.

Section 59-67-250. Posting of copies of relevant statutes.

Section 59-67-260. Check of school bus operation by Department of Public Safety.

Section 59-67-270. Inspection of buses.

Section 59-67-280. Penalties.

Section 59-67-290. Negligence or carelessness of driver not imputable to passengers.

Section 59-67-300. Overnight parking; waivers.

Section 59-67-410. Control by State Board of Education of school bus transportation.

Section 59-67-415. Parental responsibility for safe and timely arrival of children to and from bus stop.

Section 59-67-420. Extent of transportation to be provided.

Section 59-67-421. Liability in regard to school transportation within hazardous areas.

Section 59-67-425. Transportation of children attending kindergarten or child development programs.

Section 59-67-440. Board may borrow from Division of Sinking Funds and Property to effect purchases of school bus equipment.

Section 59-67-450. Form of indebtedness; interest; payment.

Section 59-67-460. Contracts for transportation services with private individuals or contractors; State aid.

Section 59-67-470. Bus drivers; selection; eligibility, training and certificates.

Section 59-67-480. Salaries of drivers of State-owned buses.

Section 59-67-490. Proposed routes shall be submitted to Board of Education annually; approval.

Section 59-67-500. Routes of buses owned and operated by local school agencies.

Section 59-67-510. Use of transportation equipment for special events, office of Adjutant General and armed services reserve component functions, and other educational purposes.

Section 59-67-515. Speed limit for public school buses; exceptions.

Section 59-67-520. Transportation of handicapped persons.

Section 59-67-530. Expenses of operation of State and locally owned buses.

Section 59-67-535. Use of boats for transportation of school children from Sandy Island to transport residents.

Section 59-67-540. Supplies and maintenance of state-owned buses; maintenance and supply stations.

Section 59-67-545. Parents and other adult school volunteers or employees authorized to ride route school buses on space available basis.

Section 59-67-550. Installment purchase of maintenance shops.

Section 59-67-570. Rules and regulations.

Section 59-67-580. Replacement cycle; funding.

Section 59-67-585. Use of biodiesel fuel.

Section 59-67-710. Contracts of insurance on state-owned school buses.

Section 59-67-720. Payment of premiums.

Section 59-67-730. Counties and other political subdivisions prohibited from providing supplemental benefits on state-owned buses.

Section 59-67-740. Contracts of insurance on county and district-owned and contract buses.

Section 59-67-760. Waiver of claim against bus driver.

Section 59-67-765. Waiver of sovereign immunity up to limits of insurance coverage.

Section 59-67-770. State's immunity not waived.

Section 59-67-780. Rules and regulations.

Section 59-67-790. Pupil Injury Insurance Fund.