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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2025

NHTSA Proposes Delayed, Phased-In Rollout for Expanded EDR Rules

NHTSA would push back tougher EDR data rules to 2028 and phase them in. Comments are open until Dec. 29, 2025.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 4, 2025

The Illegal Passing Problem: Reducing School Bus Stop-Arm Violations

About 40 million illegal school bus passings occur yearly. Learn how smart routing, technology, education, and enforcement can save lives in this deep dive.

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Young child secured in a child restraint system on a school bus seat, highlighting school bus CSRS requirements.
Articlesby Nicole DamronAugust 27, 2025

Understanding FMVSS 213: Key FAQs on Child Restraint System Requirements

School bus child restraint rules are under review, but there are no new requirements yet. Here’s what operators need to know about proposed changes, exemptions, and the extended compliance date.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 30, 2025

No More Speed Limiters? NHTSA & FMCSA Withdraw 2016 Proposal

The federal agencies have dropped plans to require speed limiters on heavy vehicles due to ongoing concerns about safety, policy, and lack of clear data.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 3, 2025

NHTSA Proposes Amendments to 5-Point Restraints on School Buses Rule

New exemptions are proposed to child restraint systems attachments, test dummies, and a delayed compliance date to December 2026.

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School Bus Safety Act Returns
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 11, 2025

School Bus Safety Act Tries Again

Congressman Cohen and Tammy Duckworth reintroduce the school bus safety act that has been in and out of consideration since 2018.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 23, 2024

NHTSA Proposes Stronger School Bus Seating Standards

Breaking down NHTSA's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that could lead to changes for school bus seats.

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SponsoredMay 10, 2024

Electric Opportunities in School Transportation [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards, the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant program, and PERC's new hire. Plus, an interview with Vinny Riscica, senior project manager for clean transportation at NYSERDA! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation. 

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Toy school bus cradled in hands with text: New Safety Standards Proposed for Electric School Buses.
Articlesby Wes PlattApril 25, 2024

New Safety Standards Proposed for Electric School Buses

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes FMVSS No. 305a, upgrading electric vehicle safety regulations, including heavy vehicles like school buses. Comments accepted until June 14.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 14, 2023

NHTSA Report Highlights Deadly Consequences of Speeding

Deaths caused by speeding accounted for almost one-third of all traffic fatalities.

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