Provincial school bus inspection results, released by the Department of Digital Government and Service NL, continue to show high pass ratings for bus operators, demonstrating the industry’s commitment to high safety standards.

The results of inspections by Highway Enforcement Officers for the period from June 1, 2023 to November 3, 2023 indicates a 94 per cent pass rate.

The results of these mandatory school bus inspections are now available online.

Twice a year each school bus must be inspected by an Official Inspection Station, the results of which are provided to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. In the fall Highway Enforcement Officers complete an additional inspection of all school buses and beginning in January of each year, 30 per cent of each operator’s fleet is selected for inspection by Highway Enforcement Officers. If significant issues are detected, up to 100 per cent of the operator’s fleet may be inspected at the officer’s discretion.

At any time throughout the year, Highway Enforcement Officers may do additional inspections of an operator’s fleet, especially in cases where a complaint has been received, demonstrating the province’s commitment to ensure school buses are safe for children in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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