Interpretation ID: nht89-1.29

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 02/28/89

FROM: ROBERT C. SMITH -- CONGRESS

TO: SAMUEL K. SKINNER -- SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 03/24/89 FROM DIANE K. STEED -- NHTSA TO ROBERT C. SMITH, REDBOOK A33, STANDARD 222; LETTER FROM MAUREEN ANDREWS TO ROBERT C. SMITH

TEXT: Dear Secretary Skinner:

Recently, I have been contacted by constituents concerned about school bus safety.

At your earliest convenience, would you please provide me with information regarding federal responsibility and regulation in this area? Moreover, I would appreciate the same type of information on the issue of safety belts on school buses. Has the Department of Transportation conducted any studies on safety belts in school buses? Finally, the concern has been expressed to me that the seating of three children per seat is unsafe due to the crowded conditions and children falling off or being pushe d out of the seat. I would appreciate your specifically addressing this matter.

Thank you for your assistance.

With warm regards,

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