Wisconsin State Patrol Inspecting School Buses Around the State

Thursday, September 1st, 2022 -- 9:00 AM

(WMTV) As school districts across the state kick off the fall semester, students are returning to their commuting routines.

For many, that means starting and ending the day riding a school bus. Annually, Wisconsin State Patrol is required by law to conduct bus safety inspections to ensure they are operating as safely as possible.

Wisconsin State Patrol will ideally inspect buses when they are running and in operation, when school is in session to get a true reflection of how they are maintained.

These comprehensive safety inspections cover everything on the interior and exterior of a bus including, brakes, steering, electrical and all required safety equipment.

Across the state, about 12,000 inspections are conducted by State troopers each year. To better understand what is mandatory under state law, you can read Wisconsin’s Bus Inspection Manual.

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