Business · 21/10/2008Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Seating Systems, Occupant Crash Protection, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages, School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection: Upgrades to School Bus Safety Requirements

The U.S. government has finalized a rule to enhance safety standards for school buses, requiring smaller buses to be equipped with lap/shoulder belts and setting performance standards for larger buses. The changes aim to improve protection for school bus passengers, with additional requirements for seat back height and self-latching mechanisms.