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Do NHTSA recommendations carry the weight of the law when applied to student transportation?

April 26, 2017applied carry Law nhtsa recommendations student Transportation weight

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Do NHTSA recommendations carry the weight of the law when applied to student transportation?

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No, unless the recommendation is adopted into law. However, if the school district or contractor chooses not to follow NHTSA recommendations, that decision may be challenged in court. An agency not following the recommendations may not be criminally responsible but may be charged civilly.