Students who don’t wear bus seat belts maybe prosecuted

STUDENTS aged over 14, who refuse to wear seat belts on school buses, could face prosecution for disobeying a new law.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2006 - 01:00

Sean McCarthaigh

Pupils who do not co-operate can also be asked by drivers to get off school buses.

Education Minister of State Síle de Valera confirmed yesterday that drivers will not be held legally responsible for any child who fails to use the restraints.

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