Seat Belt Requirements and Other Occupant Protection Standards for Buses
Seat Belt Requirements and Other Occupant Protection Standards for Buses: Information related to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for passenger vehicles
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Vehicle Type * |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
Seat Belt Requirement ** |
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All Buses |
<= 10,000 lbs. |
Lap/shoulder belts for all DSPs |
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Medium over-the-road (Motorcoach) |
10,000 - 26,000 lbs. |
Lap/shoulder belts for all DSPs |
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Medium other buses |
10,000 - 26,000 lbs. |
Belt for driver only |
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Large school bus |
> 10,000 lbs. |
Belt for driver only |
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Transit bus |
> 26,000 lbs. |
Belt for driver only |
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Large Other Buses, including motorcoaches |
> 26,000 lbs. |
Lap/shoulder belts for all DSPs |
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* All have more than 10 Designated Seating Positions ** Some exclusions may apply |
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Other Occupant Protection Standards for Buses
School Buses
- FMVSS No. 220, School bus rollover protection
- FMVSS No. 221, School bus body joint strength
- FMVSS No. 222, School bus passenger seating and crash protection
- FMVSSs No. 131, School bus pedestrian safety devices
- FMVSS Nos. 108 and 111 – Signal lamps for conspicuity and mirrors for driver 3600 visibility
- FMVSS No. 301, 303, 304, and 305 – fuel system integrity
Buses with GVWR <10,000 lbs.
- FMVSS No. 216, Roof crush resistance
- FMVSS No. 226, Ejection mitigation
- Other crash avoidance and crashworthiness standards applicable to light vehicles
Motorcoaches and Other Large Buses
- FMVSS No. 136, Electronic stability control (ESC) systems for heavy vehicles
All Buses
- FMVSS No. 217, Bus emergency exits and window release and retention
- Safety standards for lighting, mirrors, controls, displays, tires, brakes, doors, locks, seats, material flammability, etc.
Last updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2020