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Ohio School Bus Safety Inspections | Dayton News
Ohio’s State Highway Patrol is going all-in on school bus safety, conducting two rigorous annual inspections per bus—before school starts and one surprise check mid-year. Since 2020, over 243,000 inspections have been completed statewide, with nearly 24,000 this year alone. Troopers scrutinize every critical component: brakes, tires, lights, emergency exits, mirrors, and driver controls. Any defect means the bus can’t get its sticker—and serious issues trigger an “out-of-service” violation until fixed. This isn’t a cursory glance—it’s a full-system deep dive to ensure every ride is as safe as…
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