US EditionSeatbelt signs required on new buses after Hunter Valley crash
- Australian buses and coaches will soon require announcements reminding passengers to buckle up after the Hunter Valley crash that killed 10 wedding guests.
- The new rule mandates visual and audio alerts for seatbelt use on all buses and coaches fitted with seatbelts by November 1, 2026, for new models and by November 1, 2027, for existing models.
- The Hunter Valley bus crash in June 2023 resulted in 10 fatalities and 25 injuries, leading to changes in safety regulations by the Australian government.
- The Bus Industry Confederation welcomed the changes as a significant step forward, but advocates like John Gaffney emphasized the need for further safety improvements.
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New ADR introduced to regulate bus seatbelt wearing
Image: AGDER/stock.adobe.comThe federal government has today announced a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) that will require buses and coaches to feature seatbelt wearing monitoring technology. The new ADR is the first official change made in response to the horrific Hunter Valley bus crash in June 2023 that demonstrated the impact fatal road crashes can have on families and the wider community. Following calls for improved safety in the industry…
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