Sec.14-275b-145. Inspection, maintenance and records  


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  • (a) All vehicles meeting the definitions of school bus or student transportation vehicle shall be subject to the requirements of Sections 14-275c-36 through 14-275c-43 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as amended.

    (b) All other vehicles, if used by or on behalf of a regional or local school board of education to transport students requiring special education or with mobility impairments, shall comply with the following:

    (1) Each vehicle shall be inspected by the department prior to being placed into service, and at least once during each school year thereafter; and

    (2) All records pertaining to the maintenance and repair of each such vehicle shall be retained and made available at the request of the department. A separate record shall be maintained for each vehicle, and shall identify the vehicle by year, make, model, registration number and vehicle identification number (VIN). Routine maintenance shall be conducted in accordance with the schedule recommended by the manufacturer.

(Effective December 18, 1992)