Indiana Code 9-21-12-18. School bus and special purpose bus; obstruction of emergency exits and doors; driver penalties; employer penalties
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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:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4
(2) renders the means of exit hazardous.
(1) inhibits or obstructs an exit; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
(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.