Law Enforcement Bulletin 21-02
16 June 2021
Agency of Transportation
School Bus
Can I convert an old school bus to use as a motor home?
There is a lot of confusion regarding the titles and registration of Skoolie, Shuttle, and Box Van Conversions. The laws vary from state to state, in order to convert an old school bus into an RV/Motor Home you must meet the following requirement:
Vermont Law 32 VSA §8902(11) defines a “Motor Home,” it states:
Why do school buses not require seat belts?
According to the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration:
“Students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking a bus instead of traveling by car. That’s because school buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road; they’re designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries; and in every State, stop-arm laws protect children from other motorists.
School Bus Inspection Program
Vermont School buses and school vehicles are also subjected to random inspections throughout the school year to further ensure the safe transportation of Vermont’s school students.
Schoolbus Clinic Attendance
22 September 2020
Used by Instructors to notify DMV of a School Bus Clinic attendance
Schoolbus Clinic Notification
12 November 2019
Used by Instructors to notify DMV of a new School Bus Clinic
School Bus Driver's Manual
18 February 2021
Manual for school bus drivers.
Does a mechanic who inspects school buses need to have a school bus endorsement?
No. DMV policy states "School bus mechanics will be required to possess, at a minimum, a Class B CDL with a "P" (passenger) endorsement to operate an empty school bus." This applies only to inspection of Type I School Buses. For Type II School Buses the inspection mechanic does not need a CDL or a Type II School Bus endorsement.
Can a driver holding a valid out-of-state license (either CDL or non-CDL) drive a Type II School Bus in the State of Vermont?
If the driver meets all qualifications for a Vermont Type II School Bus endorsement a card will be issued to the individual allowing them to drive a Type II School Bus in this state. These requirements include attending a Vermont school bus clinic, passing all required tests (knowledge, vision, and skill tests), and submitting a medical form.
Can an "S" (school bus) endorsement be added to an out-of-state CDL?
No, the "S" (school bus) endorsement must be added by the state of issue.
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